IP8 3DE is a safe, established residential area on Burstall Lane, 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 3DE 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 £545k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00152249 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURSTALL LANE, IP8 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURSTALL LANE, IP8 3DE.
273
39
£ 49,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP8 3DE 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 3DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £545k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3DE. 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
Detached
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
IP8 3DE 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
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sproughton Community Shop0.8 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: IP83DE · Data under Open Government Licence