Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

BURSTALL LANE, IP8 3DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURSTALL LANE, IP8 3DE.

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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 3DE 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 3DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £545k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

IP8 3DE is a safe, established residential area on Burstall Lane, 0.7km from Sproughton in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP8, IP8 3DE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3DE 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 3DE. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP8 3DE has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.0 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 Shop0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tea @The Shed0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station4.2 km
  • Westerfield6.0 km
  • Derby Road6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Oaks0.1 km
  • Abbey Oaks0.1 km