Postcode IP8 3LZ 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ellenbrook Green/Playing Fields.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a low 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 high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from IP8 3LZ.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3LZ 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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £297 per square foot) in Orwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £405,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £307,500 | £293 |
| Terraced | 7 | £277,500 | £295 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,500 | £237,500 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £480,000 | £230,000 | £312,500 |
| 2018 | £448,750 | £365,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £450,000 | £275,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £560,000 | £300,000 | £307,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £325,250 | £313,400 |
| 2022 | £399,995 | £320,998 | £313,000 |
| 2023 | £418,495 | £325,000 | £410,000 |
| 2024 | £479,000 | £312,500 | £338,000 |
| 2025 | £505,000 | £320,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £330,000 | £392,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280 | £328 | £187 |
| 2017 | £291 | £266 | £252 |
| 2018 | £288 | £290 | £263 |
| 2019 | £242 | £275 | £291 |
| 2020 | £292 | £311 | £287 |
| 2021 | £305 | £284 | £308 |
| 2022 | £365 | £338 | £360 |
| 2023 | £345 | £343 | £312 |
| 2024 | £340 | £303 | £264 |
| 2025 | £405 | £293 | £296 |
| 2026 | £322 | £341 | £299 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP8 3LZ.
In the IP8 3LZ 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.
Elected local representatives for IP8 3LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Grant Potter
Orwell - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cartlidge
South Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP8 3LZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP8 3LZ in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £307,500 (about £297 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to IP8 3LZ, including Belstead House Adult Education Centre, The Bridge School (Good) and Gusford Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP8 3LZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Suffolk covering IP8 3LZ is James Cartlidge (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Grant Potter (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.