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Ipswich (IP3)
The IP3 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 901 individual postcodes.
There are 56 electoral wards in the IP3 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, 19% of people in IP3 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 IP3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
IP3 is a postcode district in the Ipswich area of Suffolk, England. It covers the area of the towns of Ipswich and Martlesham Heath along with regions of Colchester Road, Main Road, Nacton, Newbourne, Old Felixstowe, Playford, Westerfield, and Witnesham.
The postcode district is located in the South Eastern region of England and falls in the East Anglia area. It is located in the parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.
Several major routes are served by the IP3 postcode district, including the A12 connecting London to Great Yarmouth, the A14 connecting Suffolk to Cambridgeshire, and the A137 connecting London to Ipswich. Public transport is also plentiful with the nearest railway station being located in Ipswich, which has services from London Liverpool Street and Norwich amongst other destinations.
IP3 encompasses many different business sectors such as hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and leisure amongst many others. Tourist sights include the Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich Museum, Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich Maritime Centre, and the Ipswich Art School amongst many more. Shopping centres and retail parks are present in Ipswich town including the Butter Market Shopping Centre, Copdock Mill, Tower Ramparts Shopping Centre, and Ransomes Europark.
There is lots of green space to enjoy in the IP3 postcode district with local parks including Holywells Park, Chantry Park, Felixstowe Beach, Henley Road Park, Berkeley's Meadows and Cosford Hills Nature reserve.
The postcode district contains several educational authorities in Ipswich such as the University of Suffolk, the University Campus Suffolk, Stoke High School, and Saints Peter and John C of E Primary School.
IP3 postcode district offers lots of exciting opportunities from sights, shopping, parks, education, to transport connections.
Demographics
Suffolk
IP3 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.
| Outward Code | IP3 |
| Postal Town | Ipswich |
| MSOA Name | Ipswich 016 |
| LSOA Name | Ipswich 016C |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Ipswich |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
IP3 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IP3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.