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

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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 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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