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Ipswich (IP6)
The IP6 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 844 individual postcodes.
There are 52 electoral wards in the IP6 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 Mid Suffolk Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in IP6 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 IP6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The IP6 postcode covers part of Ipswich, located in the county of Suffolk in East Anglia. It encompasses the northern part of the town, including the rural village of Tuddenham St Mary and historic Nacton, as well as the modern residential developments in the area.
The postcode district is bounded by the IP3 and IP5 post codes to the south-west, the IP4 postcode to the south-east, and the IP7 postcode to the north-east. It is in the parliamentary constituency of Ipswich which is currently represented by Labour MPs Tom Hunt and Sandy Martin.
The local government ward of Bosmere, which includes Tuddenham St Mary and Nacton, is one of Ipswich's most populous wards in the local elections. The area is also served by two local councils, namely the mid Suffolk district council and the Ipswich borough council.
There are many local amenities including leisure centres, local shops, post offices and GP surgeries. There are several schools within the postcode, including Handford Hall Primary, Chantry High School and Ipswich Academy. The area also has a football club, an athletics club, community centres, and many other recreational facilities.
The postcode has easy access to Ipswich town centre, which provides a variety of entertainment, retail, and dining options. The area has fast road links to the M25 and A14 and is located close to the Eastern and Ipswich Main Line railway stations. It is also on the route for bus, coach, and train services from Ipswich and East Anglia, with regular departures from nearby stations.
The IP6 postcode area is home to a diverse population, with over 40% of the population identified as either Asian or Black British. It is also home to the largest single ethnic population of Chinese people in the UK. It is also a popular choice for young professionals and families, attracted by the area's proximity to educational facilities and career opportunities.
Demographics
Suffolk
IP6 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 | IP6 |
| Postal Town | Ipswich |
| MSOA Name | Mid Suffolk 012 |
| LSOA Name | Mid Suffolk 012C |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Mid Suffolk |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
IP6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IP6, 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, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.