IP8 3AP is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 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 3AP 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 £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00152249 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP8 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP8 3AP.
273
39
£ 49,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP8 3AP 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.
Area Character
IP8 3AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3AP. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
IP8 3AP has low crime rates — 3 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.
school Local Schools
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- First Strokes0.7 km
- Milk Shed Cafe0.7 km
- Tea @The Shed0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sproughton Community Shop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beagle0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station3.4 km
- Westerfield5.6 km
- Derby Road6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IP83AP · Data under Open Government Licence