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Ipswich (IP25)

The IP25 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 645 individual postcodes.

There are 57 electoral wards in the IP25 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 Breckland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 16% of people in IP25 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 IP25 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

IP25 is a postcode of Ipswich, a historic county town in Suffolk County, England. It covers the eastern side of Ipswich and most of the rural villages surrounding the town, such as Bealings, Brockford, Copdock and Groton.

In terms of its demographics, IP25 is predominantly populated by older and retired people, with just 16.2% of people aged 18-44 compared to the average for England of 33.5%. This figure reflects a lack of industry in Ipswich and suggests that the area is the closest to its industrial heyday.

The area is a predominantly affluent area of Ipswich with a number of large detached houses. Property prices in the IP25 postcode were £347,904 in 2021, which is nearly double the average cost of property across England and Wales of £192,000.

The IP25 postcode features an array of historic sites, such as Easton House, the Grade-I listed St. Margaret's Church and Colneis Bastion, a Scheduled Monument on Ness Point. Easton House was built in the late 18th Century, is well preserved and features five acres of formal gardens.

The infrastructure of IP25 is excellent, with a number of major roads providing quick and easy access to Ipswich and surrounding areas. IP25 is within an hour of London and most of the major towns in East Anglia, making it an ideal base for those looking to explore the surrounding region.

For education, IP25 is in the catchment area for a selection of the best primary and secondary schools in the county. These include Northgate High School, St Louis Catholic Middle School, Saint Mary's High School, and Northgate Primary Middle School.

In terms of transport, Ipswich is served by two railway stations with regular services to London, Cambridge and Norwich. A direct train journey to London takes 1 hour 45 minutes, and there is a regular coach service to London as well. IP25 benefits from several local bus routes, and it is relatively easy to get around on foot and by bike.

The IP25 postcode also provides plenty of opportunity for leisure activities and outdoor recreation. There are a number of local and regional cycle routes, including the Ickworth Trail and Stour Valley Way, which meander throughout IP25. There are also a plethora of pubs, parks and gardens that attract visitors to the postcode, making IP25 a great place to explore and spend time outside.

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