Postcode IP8 3SU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 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 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chantry Green.
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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from IP8 3SU.
Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham near IP8 3SU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chantry Green | Small | Walking directions to Chantry Green |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Sproughton & Pinewood area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,750 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £364,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £205,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sproughton & Pinewood
In the IP8 3SU postcode area, located within Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP8 3SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 2 Donald Mackintosh Way, Ipswich, IP8 3LQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | CO-OP Daily | 3 Laburnum Close, Ipswich, IP8 3SL | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Estate Stores II | 31 Greenfinch Avenue, Ipswich, IP2 0SQ | Walking directions to Premier Estate Stores II |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 3SU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.