Postcode report
IP1 1RR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Ipswich
About IP1 1RR: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP1 1RR is a postcode in Alexandra, Ipswich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP1 1RR, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP1 1RR are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IP1 1RR is based on Ipswich 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,396 residents, 2,749 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near IP1 1RR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £204k from 17 rolling sales, up 1.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP1 1RR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP1 1RR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP1 1RR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 40 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IP1 1RR
Is IP1 1RR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IP1 1RR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP1 1RR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP1 1RR?
LocaleIQ matched IP1 1RR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP1 1RR?
The latest median sold price is £204k based on 17 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP1 1RR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 40 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.