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The postcode IP23 8LU is located in Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP23 8LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP23 8LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 8LU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to IP23 8LU is Rose Lane which is centered 41 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Pillar Box and is 173 m away.
The closest primary school to IP23 8LU (for ages 11 and under) is Gislingham Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wetheringsett Manor School.
The local pub for residents of IP23 8LU is The Four Horseshoes and is 1.84 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 11, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IP23 8LU 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 8LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP23 8LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP23 8LU
| 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 8LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gislingham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 3 km | |
| Mendlesham Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 3.68 km |
| Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.14 km | |
| Wetheringsett Manor School | Special school | 11-18 | 4.21 km | |
| Bacton Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 4.63 km |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 20, 2019) | 4.66 km |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 5.37 km |
| Occold Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 6.54 km | |
| Hartismere School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 26, 2014) | 6.81 km |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | Academy | 3-11 | 7.09 km | |
| Old Newton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2019) | 7.77 km |
| Wortham Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 7.91 km | |
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 8.19 km |
| Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 9.17 km |
| Debenham High School | Academy | 11-16 | 9.52 km | |
| Stowupland High School | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 9.58 km |
| Freeman Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.58 km | |
| Crawford's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.6 km | |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 9.65 km |
| Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 7, 2019) | 9.66 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP23 8LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 172 m | |
| Wickham Skeith Village Hall | Exempt | 172 m | |
| The Four Horseshoes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 11, 2018 | 1.84 km | |
| Thornham Village Hall | Exempt | 2.03 km | |
| Thornham Gift and Eco Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2020 | 2.35 km | |
| Anglian Farmers Contracts | Awaiting Inspection | 2.37 km | |
| Thornham Magna Bowls Club | Exempt | 2.37 km | |
| The White Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.41 km | |
| The Walnut Tree | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| Stoke Ash Orchard Stores | Exempt | 2.49 km | |
| Beyond the Wall | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Roscoe's Deli and Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| Roscoe's Deli and Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| The Six Bells Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2015 | 2.85 km | |
| The White Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 6, 2016 | 2.87 km | |
| Gislingham Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 16, 2021 | 2.97 km | |
| Stoke Ash Baptist Chapel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 2.99 km | |
| Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2015 | 3 km | |
| Gislingham Playgroup | Exempt January 30, 2019 | 3 km | |
| Gislingham Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 3 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP23 8LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Pillar Box | 173 m | |
| Pillar Box | 205 m | |
| Pumping Station | 607 m | |
| The Street | 621 m | |
| The Street | 638 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP23 8LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Jessie's Wood | 942 m | |
| Birdshedge Grove | 1.14 km | |
| New Wood | 1.16 km | |
| Jims Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Ben Hunt's Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Edinburgh Belt | 1.81 km | |
| Dormer's Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Billingford Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Coldham Grove | 2.15 km | |
| Low Meadow Plantation | 2.15 km | |
| Redhouse Plantation | 2.25 km | |
| Foxcombs Plantation | 2.35 km | |
| Lamb's Plantation | 2.49 km | |
| Long Paradise Plantation | 2.76 km | |
| Old Drive | 2.84 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP23 8LU - 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 | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.28121000 |
| Longitude | 1.06790300 |
| OS Easting | 609367 |
| OS Northing | 0269216 |
| 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 | Upper Gipping 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Wickham Skeith BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33028467 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Mid Suffolk 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Mid Suffolk 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |