Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CHURCH CLOSE, IP8 3BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH CLOSE, IP8 3BD.

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

251

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Avg Age

52

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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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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP8 3BD spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP8 3BD is a sought-after residential area on Church Close, 0.2km 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 3BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00152252 (shared with 16 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 3BD. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

IP8 3BD 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 pupils0.3 km
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

2 nearby
  • Tea @The Shed0.2 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.5 km
  • Westerfield5.2 km
  • Derby Road6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane0.0 km
  • Church Lane0.1 km
  • Chestnut House0.1 km
  • Chestnut House0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.2 km