Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

BROOMFIELD COMMON, IP8 3BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMFIELD COMMON, IP8 3BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 49, IP8 3BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 3BG is a sought-after residential area on Broomfield Common, 0.5km from Sproughton in Sproughton. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP8 3BG is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BG 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 3BG. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 234,166

Detached

£ 255,500

1 sales · Mean £ 255,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

IP8 3BG has low crime rates — 8 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 offences6
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils0.2 km
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mini Monsters Ipswich0.9 km
  • Tea @The Shed0.5 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sproughton Community Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.1 km
  • Westerfield5.0 km
  • Derby Road5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipping Way0.1 km
  • Gipping Way0.1 km
  • Green0.1 km
  • School0.1 km
  • School0.1 km