Postcode IP6 8NU 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 Needham Market South & Great Blakenham area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Needham Lake.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 174 ft away from IP6 8NU.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham near IP6 8NU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Needham Market located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Needham Market | N/A | Walking directions to Needham Market |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP6 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coop Daily | 16-28 Barking Road, Ipswich, IP6 8EN | Walking directions to Coop Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Alder Carr Farm Shop | St Marys Road, Ipswich, IP6 8LX | Walking directions to Alder Carr Farm Shop |
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 8NU, 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.