ipswich IP22 Postcodes

Ipswich (IP22)

The IP22 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 1351 individual postcodes.

There are 111 electoral wards in the IP22 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, 21% of people in IP22 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 IP22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The IP22 postcode is located in the Ipswich district of Suffolk, in the East of England, UK. It includes the small towns of Earl Soham, Occold and Bramfield, and covers a small rural area, including the hamlets of Otley Green and Dallinghoo.

The area has some sites of interest, such as Otley Hall, a 16th-century manor house set within its own moat and gardens, and High Lodge, a recreation and conservation centre. Ancient woodland, heaths and grassland also form part of the postcode, creating an ideal habitat for many species of wildlife. Local villages in the area include Earl Soham, Edible, Occold, Newbourne, Otley and Bramfield.

The IP22 postcode is primarily residential, with a good mix of housing types, catering to a variety of lifestyles and budgets. The area is highly desirable due to its excellent transport links: the A12 and A14 are both close by, whilst Ipswich town centre is just 14 miles away. Both Stowmarket and Diss railway stations are only a short drive away, providing a convenient way to get around and explore.

For those that like to enjoy the outdoors, the area offers ample opportunity to do so. The River Deben runs through the IP22 postcode, providing a pleasant fishing and boating spot. Also, Castle Hill Country Park is nearby, with its rolling hills, stunning woodland and open spaces. This makes the area perfect for walking, cycling and simply taking in the breathtaking countryside views.

Shops and other services can be found in nearby villages; markets and supermarkets are easily accessible in the larger towns nearby, and there are plenty of restaurants, pubs and takeaways. The area has a real community feel, with the local villages offering plenty of activities for all ages, such as a local pantomime, quizzes and country fairs.

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