ipswich IP27 Postcodes

Ipswich (IP27)

The IP27 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 598 individual postcodes.

There are 20 electoral wards in the IP27 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 Forest Heath Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in IP27 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 IP27 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The IP27 postcode covers the western part of Suffolk county in the East Anglia region of England, and is part of the larger UK postcode system. It covers a rural area to the east of Ipswich, which includes the villages of Elmswell, Felsham, Beyton, Woolpit, and Rattlesden.

The main industries in the area are agriculture, farming, forestry, and wildlife conservation. There are numerous small businesses operating in Elmswell, ranging from B&Bs, village stores, and home workshops to a traditional pub, a mobile dog-grooming service, and a quality florist.

In terms of transport links, the IP27 postcode area is well connected to surrounding areas. The A14 trunk road runs through the district, providing a fast and reliable route to and from Ipswich, Cambridge and further afield. The East Suffolk Line train runs through most of the towns in the district, providing easy access to towns and cities across the region.

Historically, the area was once home to small settlements and manors. In particular, Elmswell is recorded as having been inhabited as early as the 8th Century; and the Grade I listed Church of All Saints in Woolpit is believed to be a remnant of an Anglo-Saxon monastery founded in around 680. The wool industry was also an important part of the local economy in the area, and there are a number of listed buildings that reflect this, such as the wool store in Rattlesden.

The area also contains some wonderful natural landscapes, with river valleys, woodland areas, an ancient royal hunting forest at Lavenham, and a Nature Reserve in Elmswell. There are plenty of outdoor and recreational activities in the area suitable for all ages, from cycling, walking, and birdwatching to camping, fishing and pony trekking.

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