The IP6 8BU postcode is in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | IP6 |
| Ward | Needham Market |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Needham Market South & Great Blakenham |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Mid Suffolk |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Ipswich |
| Police Force | Suffolk |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Needham Market |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bury St Edmunds |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17797 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Ageing urban communities / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Needham Market(0.24 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Priestley Road(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Needham Market(0.30 mi)
The nearest airport is Stansted Airport(38.12 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | IP6 8BP (0.11 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE(0.62 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| needham market country practiceActiveneedham market country pr, barking rd,needham market, ipswich | 01449720666 | IP6 8EZ |
The population of IP68BU is 318 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1753), Below 14 (1503), and Between 55 to 64 (1186).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 307 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 76 adults have No qualifications, while 38 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (358), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (332).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (150), followed by Christian (144).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (60) followed by Small employers and own account workers (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (469), and 446 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1611) and European Union EU-14 (25).