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IP1 (North West Ipswich) in a nutshell

IP1 covers North West Ipswich, Akenham, in Babergh and Ipswich and Mid Suffolk. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for IP1

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Two councils in one district

IP1 is split between Babergh and Ipswich and Mid Suffolk. 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

IP1 stretches across Alexandra, Bridge, Castle Hill and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP1', when you ask for quotes.

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

Lots of old IP1 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 1,111 of 1,861 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP1 cover?

IP1 (North West Ipswich, Akenham) includes the wards of Alexandra, Bridge, Castle Hill, Claydon & Barham, Gipping, Sproughton & Pinewood, St Margaret's, Westgate, Whitehouse, Whitton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP1?

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

How many homes are in IP1?

About 16,792 households and 39,465 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,111 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP1 in?

IP1 sits in Babergh, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, South Suffolk.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP1 1
Areas covered
North West Ipswich, Akenham 2
Active postcodes
1,111 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,792 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
39,465 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Bridge, Castle Hill, Claydon & Barham, Gipping, Sproughton & Pinewood, St Margaret's, Westgate … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, South Suffolk 4
Local authority
Babergh, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Ipswich built-up area)
2.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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