Postcode IP8 3BU 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 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £49,100 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 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £49,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from IP8 3BU.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3BU 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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 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 | 36 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £154,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £207,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sproughton & Pinewood
In the IP8 3BU postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP8 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 2 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, IP8 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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: 01/12/2025.