How much do houses cost in IP8 3DS?

The average property price in IP8 3DS is currently around £360k.

What is the population of IP8 3DS?

The population for the IP8 3DS area is approximately 218 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CHURCH COTTAGE, IP8 3DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH COTTAGE, IP8 3DS.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP8 3DS 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

IP8 3DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP8 3DS is a mixed residential area on Church Cottage, 0.1km from Burstall in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Copdock & Washbrook ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP8, IP8 3DS offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00152245 (shared with 20 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 3DS. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Terraced

£ 185,500

2 sales · Mean £ 185,500

school Local Schools

Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School

Outstanding82 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ipswich Station6.0 km
Westerfield7.8 km
Derby Road8.6 km

Bus Stops

Village Hall0.1 km
Village Hall0.1 km
Pleasant Place0.4 km
Pleasant Place0.4 km