Postcode IP23 8AJ (Mid Suffolk)

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The postcode IP23 8AJ is located in Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP23 8AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IP23 8AJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 IP23 8AJ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to IP23 8AJ is Rectory Road which is centered 202 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Crossroads and is 271 m away. The closest railway station is Diss Rail Station, 3.38 km away.

The closest primary school to IP23 8AJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Hartismere School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 26, 2014 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of IP23 8AJ is The Crossways Inn and is 2.55 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Major Improvement on January 5, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eye Fish & Chips and is 2.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 4, 2021.

Policing for IP23 8AJ is covered by the Suffolk police force association and Suffolk is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to IP23 8AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IP23 8AJ, and the approximate distance away.

Rectory Road 202 m
Nick's Lane 530 m
B1077 734 m
Roman Road 3.35 km
A143 3.99 km
B1113 7.37 km
B1117 11.32 km
A140 19.55 km
A12 49.79 km
A11 59.86 km
A14 74.17 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IP23 8AJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from IP23 8AJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hartismere School Outstanding
(November 26, 2014)
2.31 km
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye 2.74 km
Palgrave Church of England Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
3.13 km
Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(May 24, 2017)
3.23 km
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery 3.89 km
Mellis Church of England Primary School Good
(January 24, 2019)
3.9 km
Diss Church of England Junior Academy 3.97 km
Diss High School Good
(March 22, 2018)
4.24 km
St Edmund's Primary School Good
(May 23, 2019)
4.93 km
Roydon Primary School Requires improvement
(January 23, 2020)
5.18 km
Wortham Primary School 5.65 km
Occold Primary School 6.08 km
Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) 6.54 km
Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Requires improvement
(June 20, 2019)
6.76 km
Burston Community Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
6.81 km
Bressingham Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
7.76 km
Gislingham Church of England Primary School 8.13 km
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
9 km
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing Good
(May 22, 2018)
9.39 km
Stradbroke Church of England Primary School 9.44 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP23 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Oaksmere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 17, 2021
0 m
CC Hotels Ltd T/A Best Western Brome Gra Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 6, 2022
442 m
Oaks Lodge Retreat Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
557 m
Anglia Catering Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
684 m
Bakewell Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2019
684 m
Devils Handbasin Retailers - other Exempt
817 m
Mulberry Bush (Eye) Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 20, 2020
1.53 km
EYE BOWLS CLUB Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 1, 2022
1.54 km
Dine Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 11, 2022
1.89 km
The Peacock Montessori Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 21, 2020
1.97 km
The Peacock Montessorie Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 21, 2020
1.97 km
BP Scole SF Connect Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
2 km
Place Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.1 km
Roots Activities Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2020
2.1 km
Diss Golf Club Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2019
2.4 km
Hartismere Place (Care UK Ltd) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 14, 2021
2.46 km
The Crossways Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 5, 2022
2.55 km
Eye Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
2.58 km
Lee's Cottage Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 16, 2022
2.58 km
The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 30, 2022
2.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP23 8AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 274 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 286 m
Crossroads Bus Stop/Station 293 m
The Swan Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Diss Rail Station Rail 3.38 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP23 8AJ - Data from Dec 2021

Fir Grove Woodland Or Forest 966 m
Gooderham's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Laurel Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Oak Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Bull's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Scole Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Birdwalk Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Bush Hole Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Alder Carr Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Pit Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Admiral's Carr Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Waterloo Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Old Osier Bed Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
The Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
New Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km

Location

Country England
County Suffolk
Latitude 52.34448900
Longitude 1.13799800
OS Easting 613844
OS Northing 0276459
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18075
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Suffolk

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
County Electorial Division Hartismere ED
Electoral Ward Palgrave
Local Authority District Mid Suffolk
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: New Anglia
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Suffolk

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000203
Travel To Work Area Ipswich

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33028445
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Mid Suffolk 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Mid Suffolk 001C
Output Area / Small Area 1B1