IP8 3BQ is a sought-after residential area on Glebe Close, 0.5km from Sproughton in Sproughton. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
For serious buyers, IP8 3BQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00152252 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEBE CLOSE, IP8 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE CLOSE, IP8 3BQ.
251
52
£ 49,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP8 3BQ — age 52, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 296,400
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
IP8 3BQ has low crime rates — 10 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
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mini Monsters Ipswich0.9 km
- Tea @The Shed0.4 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sproughton Community Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station3.2 km
- Westerfield5.0 km
- Derby Road5.7 km
Bus Stops
- School0.1 km
- School0.1 km
- Gipping Way0.2 km
- Gipping Way0.2 km
- Chestnut House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP83BQ · Data under Open Government Licence