Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP8 3BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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

IP8 3BH is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

IP8 3BH 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 3BH offers 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BH 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 3BH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

IP8 3BH 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 pupils0.1 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 Shed0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.3 km
  • Westerfield5.2 km
  • Derby Road5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • School0.1 km
  • School0.1 km
  • Chestnut House0.1 km
  • Chestnut House0.1 km
  • Gipping Way0.2 km