IP8 3DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Sproughton in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00152249 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP8 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP8 3DD.
273
39
£ 49,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP8 3DD 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 3DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3DD. 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
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 2025-11)
IP8 3DD 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.
school Local Schools
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sproughton Community Shop0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IP83DD · Data under Open Government Licence