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The postcode IP23 8DS is located in Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP23 8DS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP23 8DS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 8DS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to IP23 8DS is Browns Acre which is centered 111 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Station and is 245 m away. The closest railway station is Diss Rail Station, 5.5 km away.
The closest primary school to IP23 8DS (for ages 11 and under) is Mellis Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 24, 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 8DS is Railway Tavern and is 242 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 21, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 34.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IP23 8DS 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 8DS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP23 8DS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP23 8DS
| 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 8DS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 331 m |
| Wortham Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3.11 km | |
| Hartismere School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 26, 2014) | 3.82 km |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 4.11 km |
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 4.31 km | |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | Academy | 3-11 | 4.53 km | |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | 5.47 km | |
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 5.58 km |
| Roydon Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2020) | 5.59 km |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-7 | 5.61 km | |
| Diss High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 5.92 km |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2019) | 6.24 km |
| Occold Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 6.79 km | |
| Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 6.81 km |
| Bressingham Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 7.17 km |
| Wetheringsett Manor School | Special school | 11-18 | 8.18 km | |
| Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.34 km | |
| St Edmund's Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2019) | 8.57 km |
| Mendlesham Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 9.03 km |
| Bacton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 9.1 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP23 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 242 m | |
| Mellis Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 331 m | |
| The Lady Who Can | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2016 | 331 m | |
| Yaxley & Mellis Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2014 | 331 m | |
| The Limes Retirement Home Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 588 m | |
| Discover Venison | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2017 | 1.56 km | |
| Coffee On Wheel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2017 | 1.92 km | |
| Yaxley Village Hall | Exempt | 1.99 km | |
| The Cherry Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.01 km | |
| Kingsley Healthcare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2021 | 2.06 km | |
| The Bull Auberge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 2.18 km | |
| little green wedding barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2022 | 2.19 km | |
| Dine Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 2.64 km | |
| B.B's Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 18, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| Beyond the Wall | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Roscoe's Deli and Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 2.87 km | |
| Roscoe's Deli and Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 2.87 km | |
| St John's House Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 16, 2019 | 3 km | |
| Wortham Long Green County Primary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2019 | 3.11 km | |
| The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 3.11 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP23 8DS - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Station | 245 m | |
| Old Station | 267 m | |
| Diss Rail Station | 5.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP23 8DS - Data from Dec 2021
| Seethings Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Howe Plantation | 1.83 km | |
| Whitmore's Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Stonebridge Plantation | 2.06 km | |
| Hogg's Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Great Belt | 2.27 km | |
| Lady Henniker Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Moathouse Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Connaught Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Sallow Plantation | 2.59 km | |
| Nursery Plantation | 2.59 km | |
| Dock Plantation | 2.62 km | |
| Mere Meadow | 2.63 km | |
| Old Wood | 2.72 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP23 8DS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 36.5 Mbps | 34.4 Mbps | 63.1 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.6 Mbps | 6.1 Mbps | 12.13 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 25 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 44.3 | 8.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.33015000 |
| Longitude | 1.08460400 |
| OS Easting | 610274 |
| OS Northing | 0274706 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Suffolk |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bury St Edmunds |
| County Electorial Division | Hartismere ED |
| Electoral Ward | Gislingham |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Mellis BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33028447 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mid Suffolk 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mid Suffolk 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |