36,429TOTAL POPULATION
15,636HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£41,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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IP4 POSTCODE REGION

Ipswich (IP4)

The IP4 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 1210 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the IP4 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 Ipswich Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in IP4 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 IP4 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 IP4 postcode is an area of Ipswich situated in the East of England. It lies in the historic county of Suffolk. The postcode district part of the IP postcode area contains many residential and commercial addresses, as well as major industrial sites, employment areas, and recreational venues, such as the Ipswich waterfront and Wetlands, which attracts a number of tourists and visitors to the area.

IP4 covers the Ipswich town centre, the surrounding boroughs of Alexandra Road, Bramford Road, Copdock, Gainsborough, Holywells, Rushmere, and Westerfield, as well as the Hemmingstone, Washbrook, and Westerfield rural parishes.The area is close to Sydney Wiseman Stadium, Ipswich Museum, Portman Road Football Ground, Riverside Leisure Centre, and Ipswich Town Football Club - the home of Ipswich Town Football Club—as well as a number of independent schools, parks, and amenities.

The IP4 postcode has been allocated to over 70,000 Post Office address customers in Ipswich and surrounding areas. It comprises of a number of residential streets for families and professionals, as well as a wide range of independent stores, food outlets, and high street retailers. Furthermore, there are small business industrial sites providing employment opportunities. Other businesses include guesthouses, restaurants, pubs, and cafes, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the area.

Additionally, IP4 has various local and national transport links to get around. There are bus routes providing direct access to many of the surrounding towns and cities, as well as rail services and the A14, connecting the region to Cambridge and London via the M11 motorway.

IP4 is a diverse postcode area with a range of attractions and businesses, providing something to suit everyone. It is a thriving area with a sense of old-world history, traditional shopping, and modern leisure activities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in IP4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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IP4Suffolk

Suffolk

The county of Suffolk

IP4 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 CodeIP4
Postal TownIpswich
MSOA NameIpswich 007
LSOA NameIpswich 007E
CountySuffolk
RegionSuffolk
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityIpswich
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

IP4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of IP4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Boot Street
California
Kesgrave
Playford
Rushmere St Andrew
Rushmere Street
Tuddenham St Martin
Westerfield
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Appeal to rehome more than 40 feral cats

A charity is appealing for urgent help because of a land sale in Suffolk.

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Ex ITFC stars on the East Anglian derby

Former Town stars Dyer, Chambers and Burley preview the East Anglian derby.

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Head teachers locked SEND pupils in rooms - report

Odran Doran and Simon Black are banned from teaching as allegations against them are proven.

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Ipswich legends beat rivals on the golf course

Former footballers swap their boots for golf clubs as they battle it out ahead of Saturday's clash.

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East Anglian derby police make 11 arrests

Despite the arrests, officers praise the majority of fans for their "good spirit and humour".

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Ness Point to the Dingle Peninsula in a 2CV

Matt Hollis is driving from the British Isles' most easterly point to its most westerly.

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EFL: Leicester go top; Leeds lose to Coventry; wins for Hull and Owls

Follow live text commentary from the EFL after Norwich beat Championship leaders Ipswich in derby.

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Football club passes ground grading inspection

Ipswich Wanderers retain their step 4 status in the football pyramid after upgrades are approved.

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