Postcode IP8 4PY is located in a rural village, within the Blakenham ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Needham Market South & Great Blakenham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is £57,606 per year. The nearest station is Needham Market located about 4.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is £57,606 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP8 4PY.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham near IP8 4PY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Needham Market located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Blakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £365,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £229,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blakenham
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP8 4PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Somersham and District Community Shop | Princes Gardens, Ipswich, IP8 4PF | Walking directions to Somersham and District Community Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk 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 4PY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrienne Joyce Marriott
Blakenham - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Spencer
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.