Postcode IP8 3SL 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stone Lodge Park.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £57,408 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from IP8 3SL.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3SL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stone Lodge Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stone Lodge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chantry Green | Small | Walking directions to Chantry Green |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 (about £318 per square foot) in Sproughton & Pinewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,750 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £385,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 24 | £208,500 | £321 |
| Flats | 2 | £160,875 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £202,498 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £112,500 | £202,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £301,000 | £132,000 | £210,500 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £314,000 | £112,000 | £220,000 | £174,250 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £135,000 | £272,000 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | £311,000 | £145,000 | £285,000 | £227,315 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £144,000 | £302,500 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £165,000 | £276,000 | £219,000 |
| 2024 | £329,000 | £152,000 | £266,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £364,000 | £160,875 | £255,000 | £199,500 |
| 2026 | £405,750 | — | £275,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £161 | £259 | £274 |
| 2017 | £268 | £130 | £263 | £288 |
| 2018 | £274 | £188 | £310 | £289 |
| 2019 | £288 | £150 | £276 | £286 |
| 2020 | £282 | £148 | £288 | £310 |
| 2021 | £295 | £157 | £336 | £324 |
| 2022 | £330 | £257 | £361 | £361 |
| 2023 | £327 | £216 | £336 | £344 |
| 2024 | £332 | £148 | £332 | £334 |
| 2025 | £324 | £212 | £328 | £337 |
| 2026 | £308 | — | £376 | £320 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP8 3SL.
In the IP8 3SL postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP8 3SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | CO-OP Daily | 3 Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 2 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, IP8 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Estate Stores II | 31 Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 0SQ | Walking directions to Premier Estate Stores II |
| 0.4 mi | Vithusan | 1 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, IP2 9RR | Walking directions to Vithusan |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ellenbrook Road, Ipswich, IP2 9RP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 3SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Riley
Sproughton & Pinewood - Elected 4 May 2023
Helen-Victoria Anne Davies
Sproughton & Pinewood - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cartlidge
South Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP8 3SL records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3SL in Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham is £261,250 (about £318 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to IP8 3SL, including Sprites Primary Academy (Good), One Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and The Bridge School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP8 3SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,074 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 3SL is James Cartlidge (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brian Riley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Helen-Victoria Anne Davies (Liberal Democrats).
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.