Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

BEECH CLOSE, IP8 3BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH CLOSE, IP8 3BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

251

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Avg Age

52

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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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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP8 3BL spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.5% year-on-year.

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

IP8 3BL is a sought-after residential area on Beech Close, 0.1km from Sproughton in Sproughton. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP8 3BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £357k, up 31.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00152252 (shared with 16 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 3BL. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 357,500

3 sales · Mean £ 362,500

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

IP8 3BL 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 pupils0.3 km
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sproughton Community Shop0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Tea @The Shed0.1 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.5 km
  • Westerfield5.3 km
  • Derby Road6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.1 km
  • Wild Man0.1 km
  • Wild Man0.1 km
  • Wild Man0.1 km