Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP8 3BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

273

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP8 3BW 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP8 3BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 3BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Sproughton in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP8 3BW represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00152249 (shared with 29 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 3BW. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

IP8 3BW has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils0.7 km
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Sproughton Community Shop0.3 km
  • Suffolk Water Garden Centre0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tea @The Shed0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.8 km
  • Westerfield5.3 km
  • Derby Road6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grindle0.1 km
  • The Grindle0.1 km
  • Wild Man0.3 km
  • Wild Man0.3 km
  • Bus Shelter0.3 km