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Ipswich (IP2)
The IP2 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 880 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the IP2 postcode area, including Aldeburgh, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Diss, Eye, Felixstowe, Halesworth, Harleston, Ipswich, Leiston, Saxmundham, Southwold, Stowmarket, Thetford, Woodbridge which come under the local authority of the Ipswich Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in IP2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of IP2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The IP2 postcode is located in the Ipswich area of Suffolk, within the East of England region of the United Kingdom. It consists of mainly residential areas and covers the towns of Kesgrave, Rushmere St Andrew, Martlesham, Warren Heath and Brightwell.
Kesgrave is a large town just 4 miles east of Ipswich's town centre. The area is home to many industrial and commercial businesses, businesses and is known for its shopping facilities compared to other areas in Suffolk. Rushmere St Andrew is a nearby smaller village, and has two primary schools and Rushmere Golf Club. Warren Heath is a small residential village, and Brightwell is a hamlet to the south-west of Kesgrave with views over the Gipping Valley.
IP2 postcode area is served by three buses operated by First in Suffolk operating between Stowmarket and Ipswich. There are good local roads in the area that provide easy access to the nearby towns of Hadleigh, Stowmarket and St. Helens.
The postcode has direct access to several nice local parks, including Chase Wood and Animal Park, Belstead Brook Country Park, and St. Helens Park. The area also provides green open spaces, such as Heathlands Park and Long Common Park, which are mainly used for dog walking and picnics.
IP2 is also home to several leisure facilities, including Pinewood Leisure Centre, Kesgrave Community Centre, Martlesham Leisure Centre and Rushmere Hall.
Besides leisure activities, the IP2 postcode also has a range of education and health facilities. This includes from primary schools such as Kingsfleet Primary School, Bealings School and Kesgrave High School to secondary establishments including Chantry High School and Woodbridge School. There are a number of surgeries in the area, including Martlesham Surgery and Rushmere Surgery, and community centres such as Trinity Park Community Centre.
Demographics
Suffolk
IP2 is located in the county of Suffolk, in England.
Suffolk has a total population of 745,300, making it the 32nd largest county in the UK.
Suffolk has a total area of 1500 square miles, and a population density of 196 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | IP2 |
| Postal Town | Ipswich |
| MSOA Name | Ipswich 010 |
| LSOA Name | Ipswich 010B |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Ipswich |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
IP2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IP2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.