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Gipping

Ward in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.054, 1.133
OS grid ref:TM 14 44
Dialling code: 01473 (Ipswich)

Gipping (electoral ward) is a largely residential ward in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, taking its name from the nearby River Gipping. It comprises a mix of post‑war and Victorian housing, local shops and schools, and sits within easy reach of the town centre, so it feels suburban but well connected by buses and local roads.

The ward has a quietly civic character: pockets of green space and community centres serve a diverse population, and its history is tied to the river and the town’s industrial past rather than any single landmark. Local councillors represent the area on Ipswich Borough Council, and community groups often focus on neighbourhood improvement, youth provision and maintaining open spaces.

Postcode districts covering Gipping

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport London Southend Airport 38.2 miles61.5 km
  • Airport Stansted Airport 39.9 miles64.3 km
  • Railway station Ipswich Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
  • Railway station Derby Road Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km

Local points of interest

  • Portman Road Stadium 0.5 miles0.9 km
  • Suffolk College University 1.3 miles2.1 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.9 miles14.3 km
  • Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.6 miles17.1 km
  • Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • University of Essex University 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 15.4 miles24.8 km
  • Pedlars Wood Forest 15.6 miles25.1 km

Example postcodes in Gipping