Postcode IP8 3QL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Copdock & Washbrook ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.0 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 5.0 miles away.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP8 3QL.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3QL 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Copdock & Washbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £585,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £317,000 |
10 year median price trend in Copdock & Washbrook
In the IP8 3QL postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are no 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 3QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marc Peter Rowland
Copdock & Washbrook - Elected 16 Oct 2025
James Cartlidge
South Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.