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IP4 (North East Ipswich) in a nutshell

IP4 covers North East Ipswich, 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 IP4

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Two councils in one district

IP4 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

IP4 stretches across Alexandra, Bixley, Carlford & Fynn Valley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Ipswich, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ipswich: 22.2% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

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.

Next door to IP4

IP3 · South East IpswichIP1 · North West IpswichIP2 · South West IpswichIP5 · Rushmere St AndrewIP9 · Shotley Peninsula: Capel St MaryIP8 · Copdock

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP4 cover?

IP4 (North East Ipswich) includes the wards of Alexandra, Bixley, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Rushmere, Rushmere St Andrew, St John's, St Margaret's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP4?

Neighbouring districts include IP3 (South East Ipswich), IP1 (North West Ipswich), IP2 (South West Ipswich), IP5 (Rushmere St Andrew), IP9 (Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP4?

About 15,636 households and 36,429 residents at the 2011 Census, across 946 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP4 in?

IP4 sits in East Suffolk, Ipswich (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP4 1
Areas covered
North East Ipswich 2
Active postcodes
946 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
15,636 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
36,429 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Bixley, Carlford & Fynn Valley, Kesgrave, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Rushmere, Rushmere St Andrew, St John's … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal 4
Local authority
East Suffolk, Ipswich 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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