Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

POPLAR LANE, IP8 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR LANE, IP8 3BU.

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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 3BU 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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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP8 3BU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP8 3BU is a safe, established residential area on Poplar Lane, 0.9km from Whight's Corner in Babergh. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

This is 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. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BU 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 3BU. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

IP8 3BU has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Bridge School

Inadequate160 pupils0.9 km
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Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Copdock Primary School

Outstanding78 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn Ipswich Chantry Park0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • First Strokes0.7 km
  • Supreme Pizza & India Gate0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • Milk Shed Cafe0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Yo! To Go Ipswich0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Beagle0.7 km
  • Chestnut Tree Farm0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Aldi Foodstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station3.3 km
  • Derby Road5.8 km
  • Westerfield6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • London Road Park and Ride0.5 km