Postcode IP6 8GH is located in a rural town, within the Needham Market ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowmarket East & Needham Market North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year. The nearest station is Needham Market located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Needham Lake.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 202 ft away from IP6 8GH.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North near IP6 8GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Needham Market located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Needham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Needham Market |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Needham Lake | Large | Walking directions to Needham Lake |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Needham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Needham Market
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP6 8GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 15 King William Street, Ipswich, IP6 8AE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Alder Carr Farm Shop | St Marys Road, Ipswich, IP6 8LX | Walking directions to Alder Carr Farm Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Coop Daily | 16-28 Barking Road, Ipswich, IP6 8EN | Walking directions to Coop Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk 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 IP6 8GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Piper
Needham Market - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Lyn Lawrence
Needham Market - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Spencer
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.