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Covering Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave, Martlesham Heath, including Alexandra, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Martlesham & Purdis Farm. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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IP5 (Rushmere St Andrew) in a nutshell

IP5 covers Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave, Martlesham Heath, in East Suffolk and Ipswich. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for IP5

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Two councils in one district

IP5 is split between East Suffolk 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

IP5 stretches across Alexandra, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old IP5 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 460 of 894 postcodes active
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP5 cover?

IP5 (Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave, Martlesham Heath) includes the wards of Alexandra, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Priory Heath, Rushmere St Andrew (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP5?

Neighbouring districts include IP4 (North East Ipswich), IP3 (South East Ipswich), IP10 (Kirton), IP1 (North West Ipswich), IP2 (South West Ipswich) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP5?

About 8,110 households and 19,861 residents at the 2011 Census, across 460 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP5 in?

IP5 sits in East Suffolk, Ipswich (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP5 1
Areas covered
Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave, Martlesham Heath 2
Active postcodes
460 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,110 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,861 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Priory Heath, Rushmere St Andrew 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal 4
Local authority
East Suffolk, 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

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