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IP8 4QE
Chapel Lane, Somersham, Ipswich
Mid SuffolkMid Suffolk District
IP8 4QE is a country village location, Well-suited for a relaxed lifestyle with mainly smaller homes and flats, where travel options are available but not abundant, and is an area with consistently low crime. This postcode is providing an average selection of retail options, where residents may need to travel for specialist care, and an area where employment rates fluctuate. This postcode is one of the safest areas in the region.
Somersham, Ipswich
Key Stats
Households
166
Male: 10, Female: 11
Household Income
£47,600
UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Postcode Sector
Ipswich
Population
People
Population Density
People/km2
Average Income
Per household
Affordability
8 / 10
Crime & Safety
9 / 10
Amenities
4 / 10
Overview
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Where is IP8 4QE?
Approximate address:
Chapel Lane, Somersham, Ipswich
The postcode IP8 4QE is located in the Mid Suffolk area, part of the Mid Suffolk District district, and classed as a Rural: Village area.
IP8 4QE is a postcode within a small, rural village with a close-knit community and a slower pace of life. Expect a close-knit community with limited urban amenities but a strong sense of local identity and possibly scenic surroundings.
Note: demographic statistics are based on LSOA (E01030041) and OA (E00153104) output area data from the Census 2021, published by the Office for National Statistics, and are based on a best-fit model.
Location
Mid Suffolk
Coordinates
52.097873, 1.040492
Easting/Northing
608353, 0248752
Grid Ref
TM083487
Parliamentary Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Population Density
91 km²
Coordinates
52.097873, 1.040492
Easting/Northing
608353, 0248752
Grid Ref
TM083487
Parliamentary Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Population Density
91 km²
Area Codes
Output area: E00153104
OA Code
E00153104
LSOA Code
E01030041
MSOA Code
E02006271
Ward
E05012591
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000052
Rural/Urban Code
E1 - Rural: Village
OA Code
E00153104
LSOA Code
E01030041
MSOA Code
E02006271
Ward
E05012591
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000052
Rural/Urban Code
E1 - Rural: Village
Demographics
Who lives in the IP8 4QE neighbourhood? Our system analyses 100+ factors to determine who lives here.
AB Social Score
This postcode has a significant proportion of residents in higher managerial or professional roles, contributing to a more affluent community profile.
AB social grade score is calculated from Census 21 data, reporting people who have higher and intermediate managerial, admin and professional occupations.
Education Score
With an Education Score of 4/10, tIP8 4QE shows a growing presence of residents with higher qualifications, indicating moderate educational attainment.
This score is based on educational factors, including the highest level of qualifications per output area as reported in Census 2021 statistics.
Credit Status Score
With a Credit Status Score of 9/10, this area boasts excellent credit ratings, indicative of a prosperous community with strong financial health and economic stability.
Based on average credit rating by local authority, adjusted and weighted with factors including unemployment, crime, deprivation, and income.
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Property Scorecard
What types of properties are in the IP8 4QE neighbourhood, and how valuable are homes in this area?
Housing Affordability Score
Scoring 8/10 in Housing Affordability, this postcode offers very favourable conditions for buyers, where the cost of housing is comfortably matched by average household incomes.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus property prices.
Rental Affordability Score
Renters in IP8 4QE benefit from strong affordability, with housing costs comfortably matched to local incomes, easing the financial burden on households.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus rental prices in this local authority.
Yield Potential Score
Yields in IP8 4QE are significantly low, offering little in the way of profitable returns after accounting for property prices and upkeep.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Transport Scorecard
How easy is it to travel to and from the IP8 4QE postcode?
Transport Score
The area benefits from good transport access, with a solid network of bus stops, parking facilities, and a nearby train station for commuters living in IP8 4QE.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
Commuting Score
Commuting is fairly convenient here, with plenty of local job opportunities reducing the need for long-distance travel, making journeys to work shorter.
Score derived from Census 2021 data regarding commuting distances. Higher scores may indicate work hubs and major industries are closer, meaning shorter commuting times.
Car Ownership Score
Car ownership is common in this area, with most households having access to at least one vehicle, making it easier to commute and travel.
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Amenities Scorecard
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Green Spaces Score
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Calculated by determining the number, size and population per park within the LSOA neighbourhood area.
Shopping Score
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Calculated by determining the availability of supermarkets, shopping centres and other amenities in this neighbourhood radius.
Fitness & Leisure Score
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Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Education Scorecard
What are the local schools and further education like?
Educational Attainment Score
Educational attainment in this area is below average, with a mix of residents holding Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, such as GCSEs or equivalent.
Educational attainment scores are calculated from Census 2021 data by resident's (age 16+) highest level of qualification.
Childcare Score
Very few childcare facilities are accessible in the IP8 4QE postcode area, making it difficult for parents to find suitable services for young children.
Based on proximity, availability and accessibility of local childminders, pre-schools and childcare establishments within travel distance.
Further Education Score
A moderate selection of further education establishments is accessible, though students may still need to travel outside the area for a wider choice.
Based on availability and proximity to further education establishments nearby, including six-forms, colleges and universities.
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