Postcode IP8 3LW is located in a rural village, within the Orwell 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields.
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 0.0% 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 306 ft away from IP8 3LW.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3LW 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £436,000 in Orwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £532,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £326,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orwell
In the IP8 3LW 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: 01/12/2025.