Postcode IP9 2BU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Copdock & Washbrook ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary is £63,818 per year. The nearest station is Mistley, about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary is £63,818 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from IP9 2BU.
East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary near IP9 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mistley located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Copdock & Washbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £585,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £324,000 | £353 |
| Terraced | 6 | £317,000 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,720 | £272,500 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £412,500 | £283,498 | £214,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £285,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £445,000 | £258,000 | £237,000 |
| 2020 | £515,000 | £272,500 | £282,500 |
| 2021 | £595,000 | £343,500 | £285,000 |
| 2022 | £515,000 | £290,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | £583,000 | £295,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £522,500 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £675,000 | £328,000 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | £416,000 | £305,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274 | £254 | £217 |
| 2017 | £284 | £258 | £308 |
| 2018 | £295 | £323 | £332 |
| 2019 | £281 | £251 | £285 |
| 2020 | £312 | £280 | £252 |
| 2021 | £325 | £334 | £296 |
| 2022 | £374 | £337 | £359 |
| 2023 | £386 | £334 | £268 |
| 2024 | £353 | £309 | £400 |
| 2025 | £382 | £353 | £289 |
| 2026 | £358 | £343 | £201 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the IP9 2BU postcode area, located within East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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 IP9 2BU, 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
The area around IP9 2BU records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 IP9 2BU in East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary is £362,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to IP9 2BU, including Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP9 2BU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,826 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 IP9 2BU is James Cartlidge (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marc Peter Rowland (Reform UK).
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.