IP8 3AF is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Sproughton in Sproughton. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP8, IP8 3AF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 43.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00152253 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP8 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP8 3AF.
244
43
£ 49,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP8 3AF's 66% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 43.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3AF. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
6 sales · Mean £ 186,500
Terraced
£ 178,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,333
Flat
£ 174,500
1 sales · Mean £ 174,500
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP8 3AF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sproughton Community Shop0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tea @The Shed0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station3.6 km
- Westerfield5.4 km
- Derby Road6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wild Man0.1 km
- Wild Man0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Wild Man0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP83AF · Data under Open Government Licence