Postcode IP1 5FH is located in a rural village, within the Sproughton & Pinewood ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sproughton (Millennium Green).
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from IP1 5FH.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP1 5FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sproughton (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Sproughton (Millennium Green) |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 (about £318 per square foot) in Sproughton & Pinewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,750 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £385,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 24 | £208,500 | £321 |
| Flats | 2 | £160,875 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £202,498 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £112,500 | £202,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £301,000 | £132,000 | £210,500 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £314,000 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £174,250 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £135,000 | £272,000 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | £311,000 | £145,000 | £285,000 | £227,315 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £144,000 | £302,500 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £165,000 | £276,000 | £219,000 |
| 2024 | £329,000 | £152,000 | £266,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £364,000 | £160,875 | £255,000 | £199,500 |
| 2026 | £405,750 | — | £275,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £161 | £259 | £274 |
| 2017 | £268 | £130 | £263 | £288 |
| 2018 | £274 | £188 | £310 | £289 |
| 2019 | £288 | £150 | £276 | £286 |
| 2020 | £282 | £148 | £288 | £310 |
| 2021 | £295 | £157 | £336 | £324 |
| 2022 | £330 | £257 | £361 | £361 |
| 2023 | £327 | £216 | £336 | £344 |
| 2024 | £332 | £148 | £332 | £334 |
| 2025 | £324 | £212 | £328 | £337 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £376 | £320 |
In the IP1 5FH postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 5FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | Sproughton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5FG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1 Europa Way, Ipswich, IP1 5DL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Petrol Station | Boss Hall Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Petrol Station |
Annual council tax rates for Babergh district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 5FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Riley
Sproughton & Pinewood - Elected 4 May 2023
Helen-Victoria Anne Davies
Sproughton & Pinewood - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cartlidge
South Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP1 5FH records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP1 5FH in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £261,250 (about £318 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to IP1 5FH, including Sproughton Church of England Primary School (Good), Westbourne Academy (Good) and Whitehouse Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP1 5FH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Suffolk covering IP1 5FH is James Cartlidge (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brian Riley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Helen-Victoria Anne Davies (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.