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Covering South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park, including Alexandra, Bridge, Gipping. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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IP2 (South West Ipswich) in a nutshell

IP2 covers South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park, in Babergh and Ipswich. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for IP2

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Two councils in one district

IP2 is split between Babergh and Ipswich. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

IP2 stretches across Alexandra, Bridge, Gipping and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Ipswich homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ipswich: 19.4% purpose-built flats, 2.2% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Ipswich page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to IP2

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP2 cover?

IP2 (South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park) includes the wards of Alexandra, Bridge, Gipping, Orwell, Sprites, Sproughton & Pinewood, Stoke Park (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP2?

Neighbouring districts include IP1 (North West Ipswich), IP4 (North East Ipswich), IP3 (South East Ipswich), IP9 (Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary), IP8 (Copdock) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP2?

About 13,747 households and 31,026 residents at the 2011 Census, across 717 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP2 in?

IP2 sits in Babergh, Ipswich (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich, South Suffolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP2 1
Areas covered
South West Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 2
Active postcodes
717 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,747 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
31,026 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Bridge, Gipping, Orwell, Sprites, Sproughton & Pinewood, Stoke Park 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Ipswich, South Suffolk 4
Local authority
Babergh, Ipswich 4
Households privately renting (Ipswich built-up area)
22.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.