Postcode report
Is IP4 4SQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About IP4 4SQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP4 4SQ 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 4SQ, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP4 4SQ are local prosperity and health, 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 4SQ is based on Ipswich 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,451 residents, 3,047 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 5% 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 4SQ, 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 4SQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP4 4SQ 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 IP4 4SQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 22 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 4SQ
Is IP4 4SQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% 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 4SQ?
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 IP4 4SQ?
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 4SQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for IP4 4SQ?
LocaleIQ matched IP4 4SQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP4 4SQ?
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 4SQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.