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The postcode IP8 3BU is located in Babergh, in the county of Suffolk. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. IP8 3BU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
IP8 3BU 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 IP8 3BU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to IP8 3BU is Poplar Lane which is centered 289 m away.
The nearest bus stop is London Road Park and Ride and is 490 m away. The closest railway station is Entrance, 3.28 km away.
The closest primary school to IP8 3BU (for ages 11 and under) is Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 17, 2019.
The local pub for residents of IP8 3BU is The Bull and is 8.63 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 28, 2022.
Policing for IP8 3BU 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 IP8 3BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IP8 3BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IP8 3BU
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from IP8 3BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College | Academy | 16-19 | 582 m | |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk | Independent school | 5-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 658 m |
| The Bridge School | Special school | 2-16 | 845 m | |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Special Measures (October 16, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Copdock Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (July 6, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Gusford Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2019) | 1.7 km |
| The Oaks Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 20, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Chantry Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 2.23 km |
| The Willows Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 30, 2020) | 2.35 km |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 21, 2008) | 2.42 km |
| Stone Lodge Academy | Special school | 5-16 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 2.44 km |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 2.58 km | |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 9, 2016) | 2.6 km |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 19, 2017) | 3.15 km |
| Halifax Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 3.21 km |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Academy | 3-7 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 3.24 km |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 3.3 km |
| Westbourne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 3.52 km |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IP8 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 6.62 km | |
| Priory Park Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 7.18 km | |
| The Bull | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 28, 2022 | 8.63 km | |
| St Michael's Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2014 | 8.97 km | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 9.11 km | |
| Chloe's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2021 | 9.2 km | |
| East Of England Co-operative Society | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 23, 2016 | 9.2 km | |
| Poppies Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 2, 2019 | 9.3 km | |
| Daysies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 9.5 km | |
| Brooklands Young Explorers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2019 | 9.55 km | |
| Chartwells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2018 | 9.55 km | |
| Studio Flex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 9.89 km | |
| Orwell Park School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 9.9 km | |
| St Michael's Friendship Lunch Club | Awaiting Inspection | 9.91 km | |
| The Lunch Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 9.91 km | |
| Vertas At Nacton Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 9.91 km | |
| Orwell Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 21, 2015 | 9.94 km | |
| Little City UK | Exempt December 10, 2019 | 9.98 km | |
| Ark Bar Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2019 | 10.04 km | |
| Constable Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2021 | 10.17 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IP8 3BU - Data from Apr 2022
| London Road Park and Ride | 490 m | |
| Washbrook Turn | 524 m | |
| Washbrook Turn | 528 m | |
| Holiday Inn | 558 m | |
| Broad Meadow | 562 m | |
| Railway Station | 3.36 km | |
| Zest Nightclub | 3.37 km | |
| Rail Station Entrance | 3.46 km | |
| Entrance | 3.28 km | |
| Entrance1 | 6.13 km | |
| Entrance2 | 6.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IP8 3BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Beech Water | 1.26 km | |
| The Grove | 1.38 km | |
| Chantry Cut | 1.8 km | |
| Wood's Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Alder Carr | 2.3 km | |
| Spring Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Hazel Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Fishpond Covert | 2.77 km | |
| Burstall Long Wood | 2.79 km | |
| Berrishill Covert | 2.8 km | |
| Ashground Plantation | 2.88 km | |
| Wild Flower Meadow | 2.95 km | |
| Long Covert | 2.96 km | |
| Alder Carr | 2.97 km | |
| Spinney Wood | 2.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IP8 3BU - 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% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Suffolk |
| Latitude | 52.04554300 |
| Longitude | 1.09732200 |
| OS Easting | 612495 |
| OS Northing | 0243100 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Suffolk |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South Suffolk |
| County Electorial Division | Belstead Brook ED |
| Electoral Ward | Sproughton & Pinewood |
| Local Authority District | Babergh |
| 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 | E07000200 |
| 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 hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33028287 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Babergh 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Babergh 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |