IP9 Postcode District
IP9 is the Postcode District for Capel St. Mary, Ipswich Suffolk
The IP9 postcode district is located in the IP Ipswich postal area, IP9 has a population of 11,663 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 33.21 square miles (86.00 square kilometres or 21,251.49 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of IP9. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the IP9 postcode district is Chelmondiston in the county of Suffolk, England. Other significant settlements include Erwarton, Freston, Harkstead, Pinmill, Shotley, Shotley Gate, and Woolverstone. The main post town in this postcode district is Ipswich.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector IP9 1, covers Chelmondiston and Shotley and Shotley Gate and Harkstead and Woolverstone in Suffolk.
The sector IP9 2, covers Capel St. Mary and Holbrook and Stutton in Suffolk.
The post town for this district is IPSWICH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Babergh District (489 postal codes), and finally, the Ipswich District (B) area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Manningtree | 4.70 | SW |
| Ipswich | 4.75 | N |
| Kesgrave | 6.53 | NE |
| Harwich | 6.57 | ESE |
| Felixstowe | 8.81 | E |
| Hadleigh | 9.13 | WNW |
| Woodbridge | 10.24 | NE |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 10.95 | SSE |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 11.53 | SSE |
| Wivenhoe | 12.19 | SW |
| Needham Market | 12.31 | NNW |
| Colchester | 12.67 | WSW |
| Brightlingsea | 13.36 | SSW |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 13.72 | S |
| Wickham Market | 14.52 | NE |
| Stowmarket | 15.30 | NNW |
| Acton | 17.51 | WNW |
| West Mersea | 17.86 | SW |
| Framlingham | 18.07 | NNE |
| Sudbury | 18.15 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 502
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel St. Mary | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 103 |
| Holbrook | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 60 |
| Chelmondiston | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 39 |
| Shotley Gate | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 35 |
| Stutton | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 33 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 33 |
| Bentley | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 25 |
| Tattingstone | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 23 |
| Harkstead | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 15 |
| Wherstead | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 14 |
| Woolverstone | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 12 |
| Wherstead | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 10 |
| Woolverstone | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 7 |
| Chelmondiston | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 7 |
| Holbrook | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 6 |
| Tattingstone | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 6 |
| Erwarton | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 6 |
| Stutton | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 6 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 6 |
| Freston | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 6 |
| Pinmill | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 5 |
| Harkstead | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 5 |
| Capel St. Mary | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 4 |
| Bentley | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 4 |
| Tattingstone | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 3 |
| Erwarton | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 3 |
| Wherstead | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 3 |
| Capel St. Mary | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 3 |
| Freston | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 2 |
| Lower Holbrook | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 2 |
| Stutton | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 2 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 2 |
| Freston | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Erwarton | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Freston | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
| Pinmill | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Holbrook | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
| Lower Holbrook | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
| Chelmondiston | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Stutton | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Shotley | IPSWICH | IP9 1 | 1 |
| Bentley | IPSWICH | IP9 2 | 1 |
Street list for IP9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| KINGSLAND | 33 |
| CLENCH ROAD | 22 |
| PENN CLOSE | 14 |
| MAIN ROAD B1456 | 12 |
| THE STRAND B1456 | 12 |
| THE STRAND B1456 | 12 |
| HARKSTEAD LANE | 11 |
| ST ANDREWS DRIVE | 10 |
| WINDMILL HILL | 10 |
| QUEENSLAND | 10 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 |
| Other theft | 78 |
| Public order | 69 |
| Burglary | 49 |
| Vehicle crime | 38 |
| Other crime | 27 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE STREET | IPSWICH | CAPEL ST MARY | 6 | IP9 2EE | View map |
Schools in the district
Chelmondiston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chelmondiston , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 1DT
Headteacher: Mr Sean Cornish (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodlands , Chelmondiston , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 1DT
Headteacher: Headteacher Lesley Etchingham
Ofsted rating: Good
Shotley Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Road , Shotley , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 1NR
Headteacher: Mr Richard Dedicoat (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Shotley Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Road , Shotley , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 1NR
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Newton
Ofsted rating: Good
Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Bentley , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2BT
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Austin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Street , Capel St Mary , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2EG
Headteacher: Mr Sean Cornish (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Tattingstone , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2NA
Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Derrett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holbrook Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Street , Holbrook , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2PZ
Headteacher: Mr Chris Perry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holbrook Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Ipswich Road , Holbrook , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2QX
Headteacher: Mr George Anstee-Parry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holbrook Road , Stutton , Ipswich
Postcode: IP9 2RY
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Clarke (Interim Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stutton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holbrook Road , Stutton , IPSWICH
Postcode: IP9 2RY
Headteacher: Mrs Crystelle Edwards
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capel Dental Practice | 63 THORNEY ROAD, CAPEL ST. MARY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | THE ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL, HOLBROOK, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2RX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Surgery, Capel St. Mary | 36 THE STREET, CAPEL ST MARY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2EE | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01473 310203 |
| 2 | Shotley Surgery | KINGSLAND, SHOTLEY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP9 1ND | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01473 787435 |
| 3 | The Holbrook And Shotley Practice | THE SURGERY, THE STREET, HOLBROOK, IPSWICH, IP9 2QS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01473 328263 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villapharm Ltd | 36 THE STREET, CAPEL ST. MARY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP9 2EE | PHARMACY | Call 01473 310203 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briscoe And Briscoe (blake Avenue) | 40 BLAKE AVENUE, SHOTLEY GATE, IPSWICH, IP9 1RL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £506,200 | 60 | £495,155 | 74 | £472,973 | 91 | £504,666 | 118 |
| Semi-detached | £313,087 | 53 | £297,198 | 56 | £316,540 | 55 | £341,051 | 66 |
| Terraced | £302,060 | 25 | £286,790 | 30 | £316,089 | 28 | £309,382 | 34 |
| Flats | £263,250 | 4 | £268,333 | 6 | £214,875 | 8 | £129,832 | 3 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| IP9 1 | Ipswich Delivery Office |
| IP9 2 | Ipswich Delivery Office |
| IP9 2 | Capel St Mary Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| I | P | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| I | P | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the IP9 postal code is Capel St. Mary followed by Holbrook, and Shotley Gate.
The postcode area has a boundary with Harwich Harbour.
The IP9 Postcode shares a border with IP2 (IPSWICH, Wherstead), IP3 (IPSWICH, Purdis Farm), IP8 (Bramford, IPSWICH, Sproughton), CO11 (Lawford, Mistley, Brantham) and CO7 (Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, Great Bentley).
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