Postcode IP8 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the Sproughton & Pinewood ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.5 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from IP8 3LJ.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3LJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Ellenbrook Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenbrook Open Space |
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 3LJ postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP8 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East of England CO-OP | 310 Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9LF | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.3 mi | Penalty 2 | 15 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR | Walking directions to Penalty 2 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ellenbrook Road, Ipswich, IP2 9RP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Vithusan | 1 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR | Walking directions to Vithusan |
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.