IP8 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 446 active and 69 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP8 (22%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP8 are around £301k, down 15.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP8 at 165 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP8 postcode area.
11,234
45
£ 44,867 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IP8 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Copdock Primary School
Somersham Primary School
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School
The Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Cameo Hotel
- College Farm Bed and Breakfast
- Finjaro Guest House
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel
- Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The George
- Duke of Malborough
- Chestnut Tree Farm
- Hintlesham & Chattisham Social Club
- The Beagle
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Burger King
- Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club
- Costa
- Hintlesham Golf Club Ltd
- Pizza Hut UK Ltd
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Foodstore
- Tesco Stores Ltd
- B & M Retail Ltd
- East of England Co-Operative Society
- Co-Operative Stores
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- jc tackle and cafe
- Yo! To Go Ipswich
- Bramford Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway
- Our Plaice
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Woodlands Farm Shop
- Somersham & District Community Shop
- Suffolk Water Garden Centre
- Broomvale Farm
- Sproughton Community Shop
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