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Ipswich (IP31)
The IP31 postcode area is located in the Ipswich postcode town region, within the county of Suffolk, and contains a total of 835 individual postcodes.
There are 75 electoral wards in the IP31 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, 27% of people in IP31 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 IP31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The IP31 postcode is situated in the Ipswich district of the UK. It is located in the East of England and covers an area of 32.41 km².
The postcode district includes all or part of seven towns and villages near Ipswich – Bramford, Claydon, Wherstead, Upper Holbrook, Sproughton, Lower Holbrook, and Barham. Alongside residential properties, the area also has a number of notable places of interest within its area, including Sproughton Church, the historic Claydon Estate, and Wherstead Park, the location of the Ipswich Jockey Club.
The postcode falls within the Babergh district and within this district there are a number of services and amenities, including educational facilities, medical and leisure facilities.
It also has a healthy selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, providing an array of local amenities. The IP31 postcode is in the constituency of Ipswich, with the constituency electing the Conservative Party MP Tom Hunt at the 2019 United Kingdom general election.
Transport links to the area include the A14/A16 road which runs just to the north, providing direct access to Cambridge and Norwich. Ipswich train station is just 10 minutes away, with direct services to London Liverpool Street, Peterborough, Norwich, Felixstowe, and Walton-on-the-Naze. From Ipswich bus station, buses regularly run to many other nearby locations, both regional and national.
When it comes to education, the area is served by a number of primary schools and one secondary school, Northgate High School. In terms of higher education, the Ipswich Central campus of the University of Suffolk is just 3 miles away.
The postcode area of IP31 is within Travel to Work area of Ipswich, which has an unemployment rate of 3.2% and an average salary of £22,700.
The current population of the IP31 postcode is estimated to be around 5400, making it a fairly small area with plenty of rural villages to explore. The area is extremely picturesque and the countryside surrounding the towns and villages only serves to add to this.
Demographics
Suffolk
IP31 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 | IP31 |
| Postal Town | Ipswich |
| MSOA Name | St Edmundsbury 001 |
| LSOA Name | St Edmundsbury 001A |
| County | Suffolk |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | St Edmundsbury |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
IP31 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IP31, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.