IP4 area guide
Who lives in IP4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Ipswich
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 50,564 (2024)
IP4Postcode district · Ipswich
What IP4 is like
The IP4 postcode district in Ipswich covers 946 live postcodes and is home to about 50,564 people in 21,788 households. 63.9% of households own their home, 24.3% rent privately and 11.2% are in social housing. The largest age group is 50–54, and 59.4% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in IP4 sold for a median of £269,000 over the year to August 2026.
How IP4 compares
Headline figures for IP4, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 30.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 67% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where IP4 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
24.3% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Well connectedPositive
4 stations within a mile and 50 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
IP4 FAQs
01Is IP4 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in IP4?The median sale price over the last year was £269,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £269,000.
03Is IP4 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in IP4?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers IP4?The local authority for IP4 is Ipswich.
The local authority for IP4 is Ipswich.
06How well connected is IP4?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.