IP4 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP4 district covers Ipswich Central, Rushmere, California. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£292k
England £300k
Recorded crime
110
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.3 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£39,569
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
96%
of homes
Council tax
£2,141
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
10 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP4
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£340k
Semi-detached
£296k
Terraced
£210k
Flat
£150k
Primary schools in IP4
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery · IP4 5HE · Good (2023) · Top 46% in England
- Broke Hall Community Primary School · IP4 5XD · Good (2023) · Top 20% in England
- Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery · IP4 1PJ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 13% in England
- Rushmere Hall Primary School · IP4 3EJ · Remains Good (2024) · Top 37% in England
- Sidegate Primary School · IP4 4JD · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 18% in England
- St Helen's Primary School · IP4 2LT · Remains Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich · IP4 4LE · Remains Good (2024) · Top 10% in England
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich · IP4 2BT · Remains Good (2024) · Top 32% in England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich · IP4 4EU · Outstanding (2024) · Top 13% in England
Secondary schools in IP4
- Copleston High School · IP4 5HD · Remains Good (2023) · Top 33% in England
- Northgate High School · IP4 3DL · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 28% in England
- St Alban's Catholic High School · IP4 3NJ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 42% in England
Fee-paying schools in IP4
- Redstone Hall School · IP4 1JW · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in IP4
- Bright Horizons Quayside Day Nursery and Preschool · IP4 1LT · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Leaders Childcare · IP4 1PD · Good (Ofsted)
- St Helens Playgroup · IP4 2LS · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Daisy Chain Pre-School · IP4 3HE · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Acorns Pre School · IP4 4JD · Good (Ofsted)
- Noahs Ark Pre-School · IP4 4QE · Good (Ofsted)
- St John's Playtime Pre-School · IP4 5JD · Good (Ofsted)
- St. Marys Preschool Playgroup · IP4 4BD · Good (Ofsted)
- Hunnitots Day Nursery · IP4 5PD · Good (Ofsted)
- Ipswich Private Kindergarten Limited · IP4 4NX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in IP4
- Dr Solway And Dr Roy Practice · IP4 2PZ
- Essex University Partnership Nhs Trust · IP4 2LA
- Orchard Medical Practice · IP4 2PZ
- Two Rivers Medical Centre · IP4 5PB
Neighbourhoods in IP4
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP4 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Central | 30% | £214k | Very high | 9 min |
| Rushmere | 21% | £292k | Very low | 6 min |
| California | 15% | £238k | Low | 8 min |
| Christchurch Park | 15% | £302k | Very low | 11 min |
| Broke Hall | 11% | £329k | Very low | 13 min |
| Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton | 8% | £418k | Very low | 20 min |
Questions
Where is the IP4 postcode?
IP4 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Ipswich Central, Rushmere, California, with 946 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP4?
The typical home price across IP4's neighbourhoods is £292k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP4?
9 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a IP4 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.