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The postcode IP2 8GU is located in Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in April 2007 and is an active postcode. IP2 8GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP2 8GU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of IP2 8GU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to IP2 8GU is Little Croft Street which is centered 61 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sinclair Drive and is 101 m away. The closest railway station is Entrance, 809 m away.
The closest primary school to IP2 8GU (for ages 11 and under) is Hillside Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 2, 2019.
The local pub for residents of IP2 8GU is Miller & Carter Steakhouse and is 5.4 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 69.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IP2 8GU is covered by the Suffolk police force association and Suffolk is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to IP2 8GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP2 8GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP2 8GU
| Introduction | April 2007 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from IP2 8GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 2, 2019) | 262 m |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 9, 2018) | 467 m |
| Halifax Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 797 m |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.11 km |
| Suffolk New College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.32 km | |
| Stone Lodge Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 21, 2008) | 1.46 km |
| St Helen's Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Academy | 4-11 | 1.5 km | |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Chantry Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| The Willows Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 1.78 km |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.79 km |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 1.86 km |
| Rose Hill Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.99 km | |
| Ipswich School | Independent school | 0-18 | 2.04 km | |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 2.11 km |
| The Oaks Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 20, 2018) | 2.15 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP2 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 3.4 km | |
| Priory Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 4.03 km | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 5.4 km | |
| Poppies Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2019 | 5.45 km | |
| Daysies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 5.81 km | |
| Studio Flex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 6.18 km | |
| Orwell Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2015 | 6.41 km | |
| The Lunch Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 6.43 km | |
| Vertas At Nacton Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 6.43 km | |
| Orwell Park School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 6.58 km | |
| P.L.O.T | Awaiting Inspection | 6.84 km | |
| Foskers Fresh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2018 | 7.26 km | |
| The Shannon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 8.07 km | |
| Busta Snax | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 8.12 km | |
| St Marys Church LC / Bucklesham & Foxhall Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 8.12 km | |
| Jason Elmer Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2022 | 8.24 km | |
| Levington Ship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 8.34 km | |
| Black Tiles Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2020 | 8.63 km | |
| Martlesham Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2019 | 8.63 km | |
| Black Tiles Learning Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2009 | 8.64 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP2 8GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Sinclair Drive | 101 m | |
| Sinclair Drive | 105 m | |
| Webb Street | 112 m | |
| Brooklands | 158 m | |
| Rectory Road | 170 m | |
| Rail Station Entrance | 669 m | |
| Railway Station | 724 m | |
| Cardinal Park Cinema | 849 m | |
| Entrance | 809 m | |
| Entrance3 | 2.03 km | |
| Entrance2 | 2.05 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 12.99 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 12.99 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 12.99 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP2 8GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Big Pond | 1.05 km | |
| Spinney Covert | 1.35 km | |
| Alder Carr | 1.65 km | |
| Fishpond Covert | 1.88 km | |
| Wherstead Ooze | 1.92 km | |
| Alder Carr | 2.18 km | |
| Braky Wood | 2.18 km | |
| Bourne Hill | 2.21 km | |
| Ashground Plantation | 2.3 km | |
| North Clump | 2.3 km | |
| Home Covert | 2.34 km | |
| Sandpit Covert | 2.43 km | |
| Pond Hall Carr | 2.56 km | |
| Black Ooze | 2.63 km | |
| Chapman's Grove | 2.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP2 8GU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72 Mbps | 69.6 Mbps | 78.3 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 16.8 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 69.6 | 16.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IP2 8GU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.04617000 |
| Longitude | 1.15366900 |
| OS Easting | 616355 |
| OS Northing | 0243336 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Suffolk |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ipswich |
| County Electorial Division | Bridge ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bridge |
| Local Authority District | Ipswich |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: New Anglia Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Suffolk |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000202 |
| Travel To Work Area | Ipswich |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Suffolk |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - North |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Suffolk and North East Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Ipswich BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Ipswich BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33028419 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Ipswich 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Ipswich 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |