What County Am I In?

What County Is IP4 In?

IP4 is located in the county of

Suffolk Ceremonial

Ipswich, Suffolk · England

CountySuffolk
DistrictIpswich
CountryEngland
OutcodeIP4
Latitude52.0604
Longitude1.1802

About Suffolk

Suffolk
Ceremonial County
Population
763,375
Area
3,802 km²
County Town
Ipswich
Population Density
201 per km²

Suffolk is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Suffolk. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode IP4.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Ipswich, which is the local authority within Suffolk. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.

Postal Address

Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For IP4, use Suffolk.

Suffolk vs Ipswich

Postcode IP4 is in Ipswich, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Ipswich sits within the ceremonial county of Suffolk, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Ipswich is your council; Suffolk is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Suffolk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is IP4 in?

IP4 is in Suffolk, England.

What district is IP4 in?

IP4 is in Ipswich.

What county should I put for IP4 on forms?

For postcode IP4, enter Suffolk as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers IP4?

Postcode IP4 is served by Ipswich, a local authority within Suffolk. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.

Is the county optional on UK postal addresses?

Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Suffolk can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Suffolk?

Suffolk is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.