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Ipswich (IP) Area Postcodes
Ipswich (IP) Area Overview
The IP postcode area, commonly known as the Ipswich postcode area, is located in the eastern part of England, covering parts of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex. The main town in this postcode area is Ipswich.
Ipswich is a historic county town in Suffolk, England. Situated on the estuary of the River Orwell, Ipswich is one of England's oldest towns and has been continuously occupied since the Saxon period. During the medieval period, Ipswich was an important wool town and later became known for its shipbuilding and trade.
Bury St. Edmunds, is a historic market town in Suffolk, England. The town is named after King Edmund, who was martyred by the Vikings in 869 AD. His shrine in Bury was a place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. Bury St Edmunds Abbey, once one of the wealthiest Benedictine monasteries in England, dominated the town for over five centuries. The abbey's ruins are now a significant tourist attraction.
Felixstowe is a historic seaside town and port located on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England. It is known for its port - one of the largest container ports in Europe - as well as its beach, promenade, and Edwardian architecture.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the IP postcode area are Aldeburgh, Brandon, Diss, Eye, Halesworth, Harleston, Leiston, Saxmundham, Southwold, Stowmarket, Thetford and Woodbridge.