11,054TOTAL POPULATION
4,762HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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IP21 POSTCODE REGION

Ipswich (IP21)

The IP21 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 570 individual postcodes.

There are 100 electoral wards in the IP21 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, 23% of people in IP21 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 IP21 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


IP21 is a postcode district in the UK, located primarily in Suffolk. It centres around the Norfolk Market Towns of Diss, Harleston and Eye, and the adjacent villages.

The IP21 postcode district is a relatively small one, comprising of about 55 square miles. It has a population of around 40,000 and is close to the towns and cities of Norwich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.

Mainly rural, IP21 features market- and hamlet-style villages, including Pulham Market, Steve's Hill, Purston, Winfarthing, Coney Weston, Diss, Harleston and Eye, as well as outlying farms and rural locations.

The landscape is fairly flat and undulating, but is interspersed with areas of rich clay soil found in The Fens. The area also consists of many protected greenbelt areas, heathland and woodland, making it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. The Broads are close by, so it's also a great place to explore the UK's unique wildlife.

Public transport links are good, with a direct rail link from Diss that serves London. The A140 and A143 are the main roads in the region, while the A140 provides access to the East Coast and the Norfolk Broads.

The region's economy is largely agricultural, with many farms, agricultural merchants and related services and businesses in the area. Tourism is also important to the region, with many attractions such as the Norfolk Broads and National Trust buildings.

The culture and entertainment scene of IP21 is vibrant, with lots of pubs, bars and clubs dotted around the smaller towns and villages. It's a great place for a stroll around the local medieval streets and buildings and is popular amongst residents and tourists alike.

The region also hosts a range of festivals throughout the year, including Diss Music Festival, Harleston & Waveney Festival, and the Harleston & Waveney Fringe Festival. Local theatres, such as The Curlew Theatre in Diss, brings a wide range of productions to the area.

TheIP21 postcode district offers a unique blend of rural charm and city offerings, with a strong sense of community, stunning landscapes and an abundance of attractions for all ages.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in IP21 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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IP21Suffolk

Suffolk

The county of Suffolk

IP21 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 CodeIP21
Postal TownIpswich
MSOA NameMid Suffolk 001
LSOA NameMid Suffolk 001C
CountySuffolk
RegionSuffolk
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityMid Suffolk
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

IP21 Electoral Wards

The postal region of IP21, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alburgh
Ashfield Green (near Stradbroke)
Aslacton
Audley End
Battlesea Green
Billingford
Bleach Green
Braiseworth
Brewers Green
Bridge Green
Brockdish
Brome
Brome Street
Burston
Bush Green
Cargate Common
Chippenhall Green
Colegate End
Cranley
Cross Street
Darrow Green
Denham
Denham Corner
Denton
Dickleburgh
Dickleburgh Moor
Diss
Earsham Street
Eye
Foals Green
Frenze
Fressingfield
Garlic Street
Gissing
Goose Green
Great Green
Great Moulton
Hales Street
Hardwick
Harleston
Heckfield Green
Homersfield
Horham
Hoxne
Langton Green
Laxfield
Little Whittingham Green
Mendham
Metfield
Mill Green
Misery Corner
Needham
North Green
North Green
Oakley
Oakley Park
Palgrave
Piccadilly Corner
Pristow Green
Pulham Market
Pulham St Mary
Redenhall
Rushall
Russel's Green
Scole
Scole Common
Shelfanger
Shelton
Shimpling
Sneath Common
South Green
Starston
St Cross South Elmham
Stradbroke
Stuston
Swan Green
Syleham
Tas
Thelveton
The Marsh
Thorpe Abbotts
Thrandeston
Tibenham
Tivetshall St Margaret
Tivetshall St Mary
Upgate Street
Upper Street
Upper Weybread
Wacton Common
Walcot Green
Waterloo
Westbrook Green
Weybread
Wilby
Winfarthing
Wingfield
Wingfield Green
Withersdale Street
Wootten Green
Wortwell
Yaxley
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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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