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Covering Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary, Chelmondiston, Shotley, including Alexandra, Capel St Mary, Copdock & Washbrook. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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IP9 (Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary) in a nutshell

IP9 covers Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary, Chelmondiston, Shotley, 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 IP9

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Two councils in one district

IP9 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

IP9 stretches across Alexandra, Capel St Mary, Copdock & Washbrook and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP9', 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP9 cover?

IP9 (Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary, Chelmondiston, Shotley) includes the wards of Alexandra, Capel St Mary, Copdock & Washbrook, Ganges, Orwell, Sproughton & Pinewood, Stour (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP9?

Neighbouring districts include IP2 (South West Ipswich), IP1 (North West Ipswich), IP3 (South East Ipswich), IP4 (North East Ipswich), CO11 (Manningtree) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP9 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP9?

About 4,665 households and 11,491 residents at the 2011 Census, across 496 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP9 in?

IP9 sits in Babergh, Ipswich (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich, South Suffolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP9 1
Areas covered
Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary, Chelmondiston, Shotley 2
Active postcodes
496 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,665 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,491 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Capel St Mary, Copdock & Washbrook, Ganges, Orwell, Sproughton & Pinewood, Stour 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.