Postcode report
Is IP4 4AE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About IP4 4AE: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP4 4AE is a postcode in Rushmere, Ipswich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP4 4AE, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP4 4AE are housing and safety, while schools and education 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 IP4 4AE is based on Ipswich 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,492 residents, 3,203 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 18% 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 9/10.
For property prices near IP4 4AE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £296k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP4 4AE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP4 4AE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP4 4AE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 25 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 IP4 4AE
Is IP4 4AE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% 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 IP4 4AE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP4 4AE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IP4 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IP4 4AE?
LocaleIQ matched IP4 4AE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP4 4AE?
The latest median sold price is £296k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP4 4AE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.