Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP8 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP8 3BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP8 3BB's 72% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP8 3BB is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km 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 3BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00152251 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3BB. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP8 3BB 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils0.0 km
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sproughton Community Shop0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tea @The Shed0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.2 km
  • Westerfield5.1 km
  • Derby Road5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.0 km
  • School0.0 km
  • Chestnut House0.2 km
  • Chestnut House0.2 km
  • Gipping Way0.2 km