Postcode IP4 5PB is located in an urban city, within the Bixley ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Broke Hall area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
Broke Hall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Broke Hall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from IP4 5PB.
Broke Hall near IP4 5PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) in Bixley area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £357,500 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £311,000 | £330 |
| Terraced | 8 | £192,500 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £333,750 | £242,000 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £328,750 | £267,000 | £173,000 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £272,500 | £183,000 |
| 2019 | £329,500 | £275,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £275,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £305,000 | £219,500 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £339,000 | £213,250 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £305,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £287,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £377,500 | £320,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £315,500 | £192,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292 | £247 | £194 |
| 2017 | £271 | £262 | £223 |
| 2018 | £275 | £272 | £234 |
| 2019 | £274 | £286 | £249 |
| 2020 | £309 | £284 | £227 |
| 2021 | £312 | £303 | £265 |
| 2022 | £372 | £324 | £283 |
| 2023 | £350 | £328 | £266 |
| 2024 | £329 | £306 | £228 |
| 2025 | £355 | £331 | £278 |
| 2026 | £358 | £331 | £249 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5PB.
In the IP4 5PB postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | CO-OP Daily | 51-53 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QN | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.2 mi | WHSmith | Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
| 0.3 mi | WHSmith | Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 777 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4NE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Freehold Convenience Store | 142 Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5JL | Walking directions to Premier Freehold Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP4 5PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Hill
Bixley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP4 5PB records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around IP4 5PB in Broke Hall is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to IP4 5PB, including St Alban's Catholic High School (Good), Parkside Academy (Good) and Copleston High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP4 5PB is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,396 m away.
IP4 5PB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 5PB is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Anthony Hill (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.