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IP4 5SS

Heath Road

Bixley

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Detailed insights for IP4 5SS

Overview

Postcode IP4 5SS 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 low crime levels, with around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rushmere Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Broke Hall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Broke Hall has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from IP4 5SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Broke Hall near IP4 5SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP4 5SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP4 5SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRushmere CommonLargeWalking directions to Rushmere Common
0.4 miNewbury Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground
0.4 miNewbury Road Dog ParkSmallWalking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
2,447.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.91(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.71(-16%)
Shoplifting
3.09(-55%)
Other theft
2.47(-55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
75.4%
Indian
20
6.39%
Other Asian
13
4.15%
Other White
13
4.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.56%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.42%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.48%
No qualifications
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
42.06%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bixley

Median price£322,000
Price per sq ft£330
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £370K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bixley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£357,500£366
Semi-Detached33£311,000£330
Terraced8£192,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bixley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bixley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bixley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bixley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bixley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bixley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025247, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5STSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500
01 Jul 20258, Melbourne Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£338,000
12 Sept 20253, Glenavon Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PJDetachedFreehold£295,000
23 Mar 202697, Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QLDetachedFreehold£230,000
21 Oct 202562, Adelaide Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the IP4 5SS postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP4 5SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Alban's Catholic High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCopleston High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableParkside AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP4 5SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCO-OP Daily51-53 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QNWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.2 miWHSmithHeath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDWalking directions to WHSmith
0.3 miWHSmithHeath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PDWalking directions to WHSmith

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP4 5SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Anthony Hill

Bixley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardBixleyE05007118
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broke HallE02006253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 009AE01029963
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP4 5SS

Is IP4 5SS (Broke Hall) safe?

The area around IP4 5SS records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near IP4 5SS?

The median sale price around IP4 5SS in Broke Hall is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP4 5SS?

There are 9 schools close to IP4 5SS, including St Alban's Catholic High School (Good), Copleston High School (Good) and Parkside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP4 5SS?

The closest station to IP4 5SS is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,587 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP4 5SS?

IP4 5SS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,904 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP4 5SS (Broke Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 5SS 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).

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Data Sources

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.