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The postcode IP3 8RU is located in East Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IP3 8RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IP3 8RU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8 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 IP3 8RU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to IP3 8RU is Lewes Close which is centered 77 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Opposite Warren Heath Road and is 364 m away. The closest railway station is Entrance1, 1.93 km away.
The closest primary school to IP3 8RU (for ages 11 and under) is Broke Hall Community Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Copleston High School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 30, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of IP3 8RU is Miller & Carter Steakhouse and is 2.02 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 173 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IP3 8RU 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 IP3 8RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP3 8RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP3 8RU
| 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 IP3 8RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 978 m | |
| New Skill Centre | Special school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| Sir Bobby Robson School | Special school | 8-16 | 1.23 km | |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| Copleston High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 27, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 4-11 | 1.77 km | |
| Ipswich Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 1.78 km |
| Rose Hill Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.89 km | |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.28 km | |
| St Alban's Catholic High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 2.34 km |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.49 km | |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 2.61 km |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.62 km |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2018) | 2.8 km |
| Cedarwood Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.81 km |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 2.96 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Academy | 4-11 | 3.01 km | |
| Suffolk New College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2019) | 3.17 km |
| Sidegate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 3.2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP3 8RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppies Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 2.02 km | |
| Daysies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 2.41 km | |
| Shell Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 2.54 km | |
| Studio Flex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 2.7 km | |
| Priory Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 2.78 km | |
| Orwell Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2015 | 3.32 km | |
| The Lunch Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| Vertas At Nacton Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 3.45 km | |
| Foskers Fresh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Orwell Park School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 3.91 km | |
| P.L.O.T | Awaiting Inspection | 4.08 km | |
| The Shannon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2021 | 4.4 km | |
| Busta Snax | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 4.47 km | |
| St Marys Church LC / Bucklesham & Foxhall Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 4.47 km | |
| Jason Elmer Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2022 | 4.95 km | |
| Twisted Oaks Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 5.18 km | |
| Waterfall Elior At Bucklesham Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.18 km | |
| Levington Ship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 5.32 km | |
| Holeshot Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 5.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP3 8RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Opposite Warren Heath Road | 364 m | |
| Bridport Avenue Shops | 366 m | |
| Adjacent Warren Heath Road | 371 m | |
| Dorchester Road | 404 m | |
| Bridport Avenue Shops | 409 m | |
| Majors Corner | 3.69 km | |
| Opium | 3.71 km | |
| Sainsbury's | 3.84 km | |
| Entrance1 | 1.93 km | |
| Entrance3 | 1.94 km | |
| Entrance2 | 1.96 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 10.58 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 10.59 km | |
| Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing | 10.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP3 8RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Decoypond Wood | 930 m | |
| Brookhill Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Round Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Hightree Covert | 2.09 km | |
| Alder Carr | 2.2 km | |
| Robert's Grove | 2.25 km | |
| Black Walk Plantation | 2.26 km | |
| Broom Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Square Covert | 2.37 km | |
| Brazier's Wood | 2.42 km | |
| Fox's Carr | 2.43 km | |
| Whin Covert | 2.45 km | |
| Watercress Carr | 2.47 km | |
| Straightroad Covert | 2.53 km | |
| Deals Carr | 2.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP3 8RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 173 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 16.2 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 146.2 | 14.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for IP3 8RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.04245000 |
| Longitude | 1.20749000 |
| OS Easting | 620063 |
| OS Northing | 0243084 |
| 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 | Kesgrave and Rushmere St. Andrew ED |
| Electoral Ward | Rushmere St Andrew |
| Local Authority District | East 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 | E07000244 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Ipswich BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Ipswich BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33028662 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Suffolk Coastal 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Suffolk Coastal 011E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |