IP4 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP4 postcode district in East Suffolk. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
East Suffolk · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Median £285,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about IP4
The average home across East Suffolk is worth about £279,914 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 4 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside IP4 is £285,000, and prices have risen 2.1% over the last year.
Of 294 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP4, band D is the most common, and 77.6% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 1,705 crimes around the centre of IP4 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (671).
There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP4 in East Suffolk, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich.
The district covers the Alexandra, Bixley, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave ward areas.
Sample of 294 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP4, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +2.1% over the last year in East Suffolk.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, IpswichOutstanding · 0.2 mi
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, IpswichNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Sidegate Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Clifford Road Primary School & NurseryNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Britannia Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.6 mi
Secondary
- Parkside AcademyGood · 0.3 mi
- Woodbridge Road AcademyNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Copleston High SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
- Suffolk New CollegeNot rated · 0.8 mi
- Learning Support, Southern Area Education OfficeNot rated · 0.8 mi
Alexandra · Bixley · Carlford & Fynn Valley · Kesgrave · Martlesham & Purdis Farm · Rushmere · Rushmere St Andrew · St John's · St Margaret's
Common questions about IP4
What is the average house price in IP4?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Suffolk at £279,914 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the IP4 district have a median price of £285,000.
How much does each property type cost in IP4?
Detached £407,994, semi-detached £267,390, terraced £206,627, flats £141,466, based on the UK House Price Index for East Suffolk.
Is IP4 a safe area?
Police recorded 1,705 crimes near the centre of IP4 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 671 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in IP4 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 294 certificates from IP4, with 77.6% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near IP4?
4 schools within a mile of the IP4 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Parkside Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this IP4 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.