16,770TOTAL POPULATION
6,698HOUSEHOLDS
3.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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IP7 POSTCODE REGION

Ipswich (IP7)

The IP7 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 813 individual postcodes.

There are 78 electoral wards in the IP7 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 Babergh Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in IP7 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 IP7 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 IP7 postcode is located within the Ipswich district in Suffolk, England. It covers the towns of Kesgrave, Martlesham, Rushmere St. Andrew, and Woodbridge.

Kesgrave is a suburban town located to the north-east of Ipswich, about 6.5 miles away. It is considered to be one of the growing town in the area and is known for its high average house prices. It is popular with young families due to its excellent primary and secondary schools. The primary school is rated as one of the best in the area and was declared as outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection.

Martlesham is a commuter village located to the south of Kesgrave and the east of Ipswich. It is home to several large industrial and business parks and is home to Adastral Park, which is part of the BT global research campus. There is also a railway station located in the village providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.

Rushmere St. Andrew is a small village south of Kesgrave and east of Ipswich. It is home to a large population of retirees, and has a primary school.

Woodbridge is a market town located south-east of Ipswich. It is the most populous town in the IP7 postcode. The town has a historic centre and boasts a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a bustling port area. It is home to a well-renowned independent school along with a branch of the University of Suffolk.

The IP7 postcode is well connected to Ipswich by the A12/A14oads and there is a bus service running from the town centre to the surrounding towns. It is only a short drive away from Felixstowe and the coast. The area offers a great variety of activities and sights for visitors and residents alike, from rural walks and cycling trails, to a multitude of historic houses, guided tours, and live performances.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in IP7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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IP7Suffolk

Suffolk

The county of Suffolk

IP7 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.

Suffolk Postal Town Map
Outward CodeIP7
Postal TownIpswich
MSOA NameBabergh 004
LSOA NameBabergh 004A
CountySuffolk
RegionSuffolk
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBabergh
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

IP7 Electoral Wards

The postal region of IP7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aldham
Ash Street
Barking
Barking Tye
Battisford
Battisford Tye
Bildeston
Bird Street
Bower House Tye
Boxford
Brett
Brettenham
Broad Street
Calais Street
Castling's Heath
Charles Tye
Chelsworth
Chelsworth Common
Combs
Cook's Green
Cross Green
Drakestone Green
Elmsett
Gipsy Row
Gosling Green
Great Bricett
Great Wenham
Greenstreet Green
Groton
Hadleigh
Hadleigh Heath
Hagmore Green
High Street Green
Hightown Green
Hitcham
Horner's Green
Kersey
Kersey Tye
Kersey Upland
Kettlebaston
Lindsey
Lindsey Tye
Little Finborough
Little London
Little Wenham
Lower Layham
Lower Raydon
Milden
Mill Green
Moats Tye
Monks Eleigh
Naughton
Nedging
Nedging Tye
Offton
Parliament Heath
Polstead
Polstead Heath
Raydon
Ringshall
Ringshall Stocks
Rose Green
Round Maple
Semer
Shelley
Sherbourne Street
Stackyard Green
Stone Street
Swingleton Green
The Woodlands
Upper Layham
Wattisham
Wattisham Stone
Whatfield
Whitestreet Green
Wicker Street Green
William's Green
Willisham
Willisham Tye
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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