Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP8 postcode area.

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Population

11,234

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,867 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £301,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences700
Anti-social behaviour295
Public order159
Criminal damage and arson158
Other theft125

school Local Schools

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Copdock Primary School

Outstanding78 pupils
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Somersham Primary School

Good91 pupils
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils
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Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School

Outstanding82 pupils
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The Bridge School

Inadequate160 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The George
  • Chestnut Tree Farm
  • Hintlesham & Chattisham Social Club
  • The Beagle
  • Somersham Sports & Social Club
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Yummy Mummies
  • A and A catering
  • Bramford Golf Centre
  • Flourish and Bean
  • Indian Ocean
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • East of England Co-Operative Society
  • Co-Operative Stores
  • Aldi Foodstore
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • jc tackle and cafe
  • Yo! To Go Ipswich
  • Bramford Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway
  • Our Plaice
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Sproughton Community Shop
  • Somersham & District Community Shop
  • Suffolk Water Garden Centre
  • Woodlands Farm Shop
  • Broomvale Farm