Postcode IP4 5SH 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sandlings open space.
Broke Hall has a very 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 high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from IP4 5SH.
Broke Hall near IP4 5SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sandlings open space | Large | Walking directions to Sandlings open space |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Bixley area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £320,000 |
| Detached | 28 | £367,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bixley
In the IP4 5SH postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harry's 1 Stop Shop | 7 Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5RZ | Walking directions to Harry's 1 Stop Shop |
| 0.4 mi | WHSmith | Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
| 0.4 mi | Broke Hall Convenience | 91-93 Penshurst Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QB | Walking directions to Broke Hall Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Coop Daily | Penshurst Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QB | Walking directions to Coop Daily |
| 0.5 mi | WHSmith | Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD | Walking directions to WHSmith |
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 5SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Anthony Hill
Bixley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.