Postcode IP4 5SL 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, roughly 1.2× 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 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 0.8% 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 56 ft away from IP4 5SL.
Broke Hall near IP4 5SL 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5SL.
In the IP4 5SL postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harry's 1 Stop Shop | 7 Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5RZ | Walking directions to Harry's 1 Stop Shop |
| 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 |
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 5SL, 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 5SL records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5SL in Broke Hall is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to IP4 5SL, including Broke Hall Community Primary School (Good), Copleston High School (Good) and Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP4 5SL is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,398 m away.
IP4 5SL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,366 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 5SL 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.