IP8 3DG is a sought-after residential area on Ransome Close, 0.1km from Sproughton in Sproughton. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP8, IP8 3DG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3DG are sourced from Output Area E00152253 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANSOME CLOSE, IP8 3DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANSOME CLOSE, IP8 3DG.
244
43
£ 49,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, IP8 3DG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP8 3DG. The average age is 42.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP8 3DG 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.
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 Shop0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tea @The Shed0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station3.7 km
- Westerfield5.5 km
- Derby Road6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wild Man0.1 km
- Wild Man0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Wild Man0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP83DG · Data under Open Government Licence