IP4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 933 postcodes across 5 sectors in Ipswich.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
933
IP4 is East Suffolk with formidable gigabit penetration at 92.8%. Postcodes here are overwhelmingly served by modern, high-capacity networks.
Broadband speeds in IP4
Share of IP4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 933 postcodes in the district.
92.8% of IP4 postcodes support gigabit, and 93.6% achieve ultrafast speeds. Superfast reaches 98.9%, effectively universal across the postcode. Only 5.2% sit in the 30-300 Mbps bracket, a tiny minority. Zero postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, and no address lacks Universal Service Obligation minimum access. The postcode's infrastructure is cohesive and modern, reflecting either competing networks or single-operator gigabit ubiquity. Most households can plan confidently for premium speeds. This postcode is ideal for demanding users: remote offices, households with multiple video streams, and gaming setups. The infrastructure here has clearly received thorough investment to achieve such high gigabit saturation. Few postcodes will require workarounds or alternative technologies. Property buyers in IP4 can assume gigabit is standard and plan accordingly. Service quality consistency across the postcode minimises risk of ending up in an underserved location.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
IP4 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP4 1 | 136 | 96% | 0% | 70% |
| IP4 2 | 207 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| IP4 3 | 151 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
| IP4 4 | 177 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| IP4 5 | 262 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
All IP4 1 postcodes (136)
All IP4 2 postcodes (207)
All IP4 3 postcodes (151)
All IP4 4 postcodes (177)
All IP4 5 postcodes (262)
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Living in Ipswich
IP4 postcodes can assume gigabit is standard. This is ideal for demanding users: remote offices, households with multiple video streams, and gaming setups.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
IP4 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit situation in IP4?
92.8% support it. You're very likely to have gigabit-capable infrastructure.
Are there any slow postcodes in IP4?
No. Zero postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. This is a problem-free postcode.
What if my IP4 address isn't gigabit?
The 7.2% without gigabit still have 30-300 Mbps service, sufficient for households and office work.
How does IP4 rank in East Suffolk?
Its 92.8% gigabit places it among the top East Suffolk postcodes, behind only IP3 (95.4%).
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in IP4 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources