Postcode IP6 8LB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Needham Market ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Needham Market South & Great Blakenham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is £57,606 per year. The nearest station is Needham Market located about 2.5 miles away.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is £57,606 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP6 8LB.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham near IP6 8LB 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Needham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £147,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £262,000 |
10 year median price trend in Needham Market
In the IP6 8LB postcode area, located within Needham Market South & Great Blakenham, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.