Postcode IP27 0SX (West Suffolk)

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The postcode IP27 0SX is located in West Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP27 0SX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IP27 0SX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 IP27 0SX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.

The closest road name to IP27 0SX is Bracken Rise which is centered 49 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lingheath Road and is 192 m away. The closest railway station is Entrance, 1.23 km away.

The closest primary school to IP27 0SX (for ages 11 and under) is Glade Academy.

The local pub for residents of IP27 0SX is Flintknappers and is 778 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 12, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bella Pizza & Grill and is 703 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on October 31, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 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 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IP27 0SX 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 IP27 0SX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IP27 0SX, and the approximate distance away.

Bracken Rise 49 m
Mill Hill 137 m
Lingheath Road 141 m
Heather Way 146 m
Elm Close 158 m
Ash Close 184 m
The Chase 205 m
Robert Linge Crescent 210 m
Walnut Close 234 m
Wren Close 234 m
Linnet Crescent 239 m
St Nicholas Walk 251 m
Chestnut Close 263 m
Kingfisher Drive 283 m
Mounts Pit Lane 294 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode IP27 0SX

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 IP27 0SX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Glade Academy 471 m
Forest Academy Good
(November 12, 2021)
844 m
Breckland School Good
(September 20, 2017)
2.21 km
Weeting Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2019)
2.77 km
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy Outstanding
(July 15, 2021)
7.16 km
Mundford Church of England Primary Academy Good
(September 21, 2017)
7.41 km
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Serious Weaknesses
(October 9, 2019)
7.45 km
Redcastle Family School Good
(July 5, 2017)
7.86 km
Lakenheath Community Primary School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
8.2 km
The Damara School 8.25 km
Thetford Grammar School 8.26 km
Norwich Road Academy 8.5 km
The Thetford Academy Good
(March 5, 2020)
8.51 km
Diamond Academy Serious Weaknesses
(January 19, 2022)
8.56 km
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery 8.57 km
Drake Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
8.61 km
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell Good
(May 23, 2017)
8.89 km
Admirals Academy Requires improvement
(January 12, 2022)
8.96 km
Raleigh Infant Academy 8.96 km
Iceni Academy Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
10.25 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP27 0SX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Captain Billy Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 22, 2019
278 m
Danni's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2019
294 m
Mace Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 28, 2017
294 m
Compass at Glade Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 12, 2019
471 m
Empanda Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 2, 2021
585 m
Bella Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 31, 2019
703 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 12, 2018
720 m
Flintknappers Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 12, 2017
778 m
Hyams Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 3, 2021
778 m
Mr G's Bowling Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2019
778 m
Peach Bower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
778 m
Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 2, 2016
778 m
Tillys Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2021
778 m
The Baron - Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 29, 2021
823 m
Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
844 m
Vertas at Forest Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 10, 2021
844 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
July 12, 2018
888 m
Brandon Baptist Church Other catering premises Exempt
January 7, 2014
888 m
Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2019
888 m
El Greco Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 2, 2021
888 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP27 0SX - Data from Apr 2022

Lingheath Road Bus Stop/Station 192 m
Lingheath Road Bus Stop/Station 197 m
St Nicholas Walk Bus Stop/Station 310 m
Chestnut Close Bus Stop/Station 310 m
St Nicholas Walk Bus Stop/Station 322 m
Pioneer Store Car Park Taxi Rank 853 m
Entrance Rail 1.23 km
Entrance Rail 1.25 km
Cambridge Airport Air 41.09 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP27 0SX - Data from Dec 2021

Waterworks Covert Woodland Or Forest 427 m
Poors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Mount Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Session Heath Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Ling Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
White Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Claypit Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Elvedon Road Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Snowberry Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Brandon Park Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Blackthorn Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Home Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Basil William Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Springbreck Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Mayes Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP27 0SX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 65.2 Mbps 56.8 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 14.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.3 5
30-300 Mbps 100% 61.5 15.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

34 meters consuming 423,340 kWh - mean 12,451 kWh : median 12,708 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

35 meters consuming 123,251 kWh - mean 3,521 kWh : median 3,374 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IP27 0SX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Suffolk
Latitude 52.44460300
Longitude 0.63470900
OS Easting 579163
OS Northing 0286224
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17431
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Suffolk

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
West Suffolk
County Electorial Division Brandon ED
Electoral Ward Brandon East
Local Authority District West 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 E07000245
Travel To Work Area Thetford and Mildenhall

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 West Suffolk CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Brandon (Forest Heath) BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33028332
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Forest Heath 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Forest Heath 001A
Output Area / Small Area 6B3