Postcode IP8 4QP 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 3.8 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 4QP.
Needham Market South & Great Blakenham near IP8 4QP 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 3.8 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 4QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 4QP, 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.