Postcode IP4 5LJ is located in an urban city, within the St John's ward of Ipswich in the East of England region , and forms part of the California area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
California has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
California has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from IP4 5LJ.
California near IP4 5LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £612,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in St John's
In the IP4 5LJ postcode area, located within California, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Lattice Barn | Crofton Close, Ipswich, IP4 4QR | |
| 0.3 mi | The Brickimaker's Arms | 315 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ND | |
| 0.3 mi | The Brickmakers' Arms | 315 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ND |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.