Postcode sector · IP8 4

Ipswich IP8 4 area guide

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Is Ipswich IP8 4 a good place to live?

In Ipswich (IP8 4), recorded crime is 93% below the national average, homes sell for around £348,100 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£348,100
from 129 sales
Population
8,327
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
18.4
per 1,000 · -93% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
19%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Ipswich IP8 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ipswich IP8 4 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (107 of 3,193) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in IP8 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in IP8 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 19%
Households: 3,758

Owned 66% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for IP8 4.

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Ipswich IP8 4: frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich IP8 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Ipswich IP8 4?

Recorded crime in Ipswich IP8 4 runs at 18.4 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Ipswich IP8 4 safe?

Crime in Ipswich IP8 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Ipswich IP8 4 runs at 18.4 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Ipswich IP8 4?

Homes in Ipswich IP8 4 sell for around £348,100 on average, based on 129 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Ipswich IP8 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ipswich IP8 4 is rated high. Around 3.4% of properties (107 of 3,193) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Ipswich IP8 4?

There are 2 schools in Ipswich IP8 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Ipswich IP8 4 a deprived area?

Ipswich IP8 4 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).