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The postcode IP23 8AR is located in Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP23 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP23 8AR 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 8AR as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to IP23 8AR is Stuston Lane which is centered 663 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Swan and is 412 m away. The closest railway station is Diss Rail Station, 2.85 km away.
The closest primary school to IP23 8AR (for ages 11 and under) is Palgrave Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 9, 2019. 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 8AR is The Crossways Inn and is 2.16 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Major Improvement on January 5, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IP23 8AR 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 IP23 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP23 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP23 8AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 IP23 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 2.69 km |
| Hartismere School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 26, 2014) | 2.83 km |
| Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 2.85 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | Academy | 3-11 | 3.26 km | |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-7 | 3.37 km | |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | 3.45 km | |
| Diss High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 3.72 km |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 4.07 km |
| Roydon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2020) | 4.72 km |
| St Edmund's Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 5.14 km |
| Wortham Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 5.48 km | |
| Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) | Academy | 2-11 | 6.17 km | |
| Burston Community Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 6.3 km |
| Occold Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 6.61 km | |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2019) | 7.27 km |
| Bressingham Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 7.32 km |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 8.35 km | |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 8.86 km |
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 8.89 km |
| Stradbroke Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP23 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Handbasin | Exempt | 315 m | |
| The Oaksmere Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 17, 2021 | 530 m | |
| CC Hotels Ltd T/A Best Western Brome Gra | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 6, 2022 | 557 m | |
| Oaks Lodge Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2019 | 1.06 km | |
| Anglia Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| Bakewell Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 1.13 km | |
| The Peacock Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2020 | 1.45 km | |
| The Peacock Montessorie Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2020 | 1.45 km | |
| BP Scole SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 1.57 km | |
| Place Farm Shop Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 1.6 km | |
| Roots Activities Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 1.6 km | |
| Diss Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2019 | 1.87 km | |
| EYE BOWLS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 2.04 km | |
| Mulberry Bush (Eye) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 20, 2020 | 2.06 km | |
| The Crossways Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 5, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| De Lucy House Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 2.26 km | |
| Diss By Verve | Awaiting Inspection | 2.27 km | |
| Scole Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 2.27 km | |
| Dine Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 2.3 km | |
| Slimming World | Exempt November 2, 2017 | 2.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP23 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| The Swan | 412 m | |
| The Swan | 433 m | |
| Crossroads | 577 m | |
| Crossroads | 582 m | |
| Crossroads | 597 m | |
| Diss Rail Station | 2.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP23 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Scole Plantation | 1.45 km | |
| Fir Grove | 1.48 km | |
| Gooderham's Plantation | 1.67 km | |
| Laurel Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Oak Plantation | 1.91 km | |
| Alder Carr | 2.01 km | |
| Birdwalk Plantation | 2.22 km | |
| Bull's Plantation | 2.29 km | |
| The Grove | 2.49 km | |
| Bush Hole | 2.51 km | |
| Pit Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Old Osier Bed | 2.73 km | |
| Admiral's Carr | 2.83 km | |
| Waterloo Plantation | 2.92 km | |
| Clynt Plantation | 3.02 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP23 8AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.34914900 |
| Longitude | 1.13631400 |
| OS Easting | 613705 |
| OS Northing | 0276970 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Suffolk |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000203 |
| 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: 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 |