Postcode IP4 5RT 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
Broke Hall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Broke Hall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from IP4 5RT.
Broke Hall near IP4 5RT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Bixley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £397,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £322,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £205,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bixley
In the IP4 5RT postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | WHSmith | Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
| 0.2 mi | WHSmith | Lattice Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
| 0.2 mi | Harry's 1 Stop Shop | 7 Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5RZ | Walking directions to Harry's 1 Stop Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Freehold Convenience Store | 142 Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5JL | Walking directions to Premier Freehold Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | CO-OP Daily | 51-53 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QN | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.