IP8 3AS is a mixed residential area on Hadleigh Road, 1.4km from Sproughton in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP8, IP8 3AS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00152249 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HADLEIGH ROAD, IP8 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADLEIGH ROAD, IP8 3AS.
273
39
£ 49,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP8 3AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP8 3AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3AS. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 278,750
2 sales · Mean £ 278,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP8 3AS is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sprites Primary Academy
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
The Bridge School
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- First Strokes0.1 km
- Milk Shed Cafe0.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Premier Estate Store Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Beagle0.0 km
- Chestnut Tree Farm0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ipswich Codfellas1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station3.0 km
- Derby Road5.6 km
- Westerfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Washbrook Turn0.3 km
- Beagle0.4 km
- Washbrook Turn0.4 km
- Beagle0.4 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP83AS · Data under Open Government Licence