Postcode IP8 3AR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Sproughton & Pinewood ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 147 ft away from IP8 3AR.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3AR 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Sproughton & Pinewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £154,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sproughton & Pinewood
In the IP8 3AR postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.