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Ipswich (IP28)
The IP28 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 950 individual postcodes.
There are 57 electoral wards in the IP28 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, 20% of people in IP28 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 IP28 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The IP28 postcode covers the area of Misterton in Suffolk in the Ipswich district in the UK. Located in the southeast of Ipswich, the postcode includes the villages of Needham Market, Gipping, Wynard's Farm, and Grundisburgh.
The area is home to a number of Grade II listed buildings, including 17th century Needham Market Manor. In addition, Misterton boasts a wealth of interesting architectural heritage with buildings dating from 1520, including a Windmill Tower and many historic churches and chapels.
The IP28 postcode is served by two railway stations- Needham Market and Haughley Junction. Needham Market railway station has services which run to Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Norwich. Meanwhile, Haughley Junction offers services to Ipswich, Cambridge, and London Liverpool Street.
The area is surrounded by areas of natural beauty and is a popular outdoor recreation destination for wildlife enthusiasts, anglers, and walkers. Within the IP28 postcode, there is an extensive network of public footpaths providing easy access to nearby villages, preserved heaths, and watermeadows.
There are a few outdoor attractions located in the postcode, such as the Needham Lakes, a collection of seven landscaped lakes, as well as the Misterton Estate and the Great Wenham Hall.
Children living in the IP28 postcode are served by a number of primary schools, including the popular Needham Market Middle School. Nearby, Stoke High School provides secondary education for the postcode.
The IP28 postcode also features a number of facilities and amenities, including supermarkets, car garages, medical services, Indian takeaway restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Banks and post offices are also present in the area, as is an indoor riding centre.
Demographics
Suffolk
IP28 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 | IP28 |
| Postal Town | Ipswich |
| MSOA Name | Forest Heath 003 |
| LSOA Name | Forest Heath 003E |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Forest Heath |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
IP28 Electoral Wards
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.