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Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham

About

Sproughton lies just west of Ipswich, its landscape defined by the River Gipping and the historic St Mary's Church. The area transitions into agricultural land, with Washbrook situated to the northwest. This village maintains a distinct rural character centred around its church and village hall, set amidst working farmland.

Further north, Hintlesham is known for its timber-framed houses and the Hintlesham Hall estate, with its associated golf course. The area is characterised by quiet lanes, hedgerows, and fields, with a network of public footpaths connecting these settlements across the gently rolling Babergh countryside.

Area overview

On average Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year. There are 6 schools in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is home to around 8,630 people, with a population density of about 176.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham Population

8,630

Population density

176 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.39(-34%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.45(-53%)

Other theft

4.75(-15%)

Public order

4.63(-11%)

Vehicle crime

4.4(-3%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,746

89.77%

Other White

305

3.53%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.81%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.7%

African

0.68%

Total population: 8,629

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,091

29%

Level 3 (A level)

1,384

19.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,160

16.09%

No qualifications

1,074

14.89%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

816

11.32%

Total 16+ residents: 7,211

Housing

Owns outright

1,423

37.77%

Owns with a mortgage

1,324

35.14%

Private landlord or letting agency

511

13.56%

Other social rented

267

7.09%

Social rents from council

145

3.85%

Total households: 3,768

Property prices in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £1,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£375,000	£278,400	£320,000	£447,000	£923,000
Flats	2	£154,000	£129,700	£140,500	£167,500	£178,300
Semi-Detached	33	£265,000	£187,200	£232,000	£310,000	£359,000
Terraced	31	£204,000	£150,000	£176,500	£225,000	£265,000

10 years median price trend in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham

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