16,905TOTAL POPULATION
6,899HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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IP32 POSTCODE REGION

Ipswich (IP32)

The IP32 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 474 individual postcodes.

There are 6 electoral wards in the IP32 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 St Edmundsbury Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in IP32 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 IP32 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The IP32 postcode is situated in the Ipswich district of Suffolk in the East of England. Historically, Ipswich was an important trading port from the Saxon period onwards. This area of Suffolk has a range of urban and rural characteristics, with Ipswich being the largest town.

IP32 postcode covers part of the town centre of Ipswich, including the bustling Princes Street and the brightly lit Buttermarket Shopping Centre. There is also the Waterfront area, with its resident pedestrianised area filled with bars, restaurants, theatres, and an indoor market.

In the local area, there are parks, nature reserves, and heathland that provide much-needed areas of natural beauty in an urban area. These provide a pleasant oasis to enjoy and add to the diversity of a residential area. Educationally, there are several well-regarded public and private schools in the postcode, including Ipswich School and Ipswich High School.

IP32 is close to public transport links in the form of rail and bus connections, making it a good place for commuters to work in the nearby cities of Cambridge and Colchester. There are also several medical services available in the postcode, including a 24-hour walk-in service.

Apart from commuter towns, the IP32 postcode boasts a wide variety of retail outlets, including independent shops, restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, and post offices. Additionally, there are plenty of leisure opportunities in the form of sports clubs, leisure centres, and cinema complexes.

Architecturally there are interesting buildings ranging from Georgian to contemporary, with a good spread of modern apartments in addition to terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses. This makes IP32 a great place for buyers to look for a wide selection of properties.

TheIP32 postcode in the Ipswich district is an attractive area, with a great deal of diversity both in terms of people, properties and leisure pursuits. Its proximity to major towns and cities also makes it ideal for commuting.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in IP32 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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IP32Suffolk

Suffolk

The county of Suffolk

IP32 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 CodeIP32
Postal TownIpswich
MSOA NameSt Edmundsbury 003
LSOA NameSt Edmundsbury 003C
CountySuffolk
RegionSuffolk
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySt Edmundsbury
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

IP32 Electoral Wards

The postal region of IP32, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Battlies Green
Bury St. Edmunds
Colton
Conyer's Green
Fornham St Genevieve
Fornham St Martin
Great Barton
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