IP8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP8 district covers Ipswich, Claydon, Needham Market. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£325k
England £300k
Recorded crime
50
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
7.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£38,759
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
75%
of homes
Council tax
£2,185
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£416k
Semi-detached
£275k
Terraced
£225k
Flat
£135k
Primary schools in IP8
- Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · IP8 4AH · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Copdock Primary School · IP8 3HY · Remains Outstanding (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School · IP8 3NH · Good (2023) · Bottom 45% in England
- Somersham Primary School · IP8 4PN · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 20% in England
- Sproughton Church of England Primary School · IP8 3BB · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 26% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Chantry Academy · IP2 9LR · Good (2024) · Bottom 6% in England
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy · IP1 6SG · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 17% in England
- Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy · IP2 8PL · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 5% in England
- Claydon High School · IP6 0EG · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 43% in England
- Northgate High School · IP4 3DL · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 28% in England
- Copleston High School · IP4 5HD · Remains Good (2023) · Top 33% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in IP8
- Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ipswich Pinewood · IP8 3TL · Good (Ofsted)
- Copdock and Washbrook Pre-school · IP8 3LF · Good (Ofsted)
- Jigsaw Pre-School (Sproughton) · IP8 3BB
- Oakland Hall Day Nursery · IP8 3AS · Good (Ofsted)
- Bramford Pre School Playgroup · IP8 4AH · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in IP8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham | 55% | £325k | Low | 15 min |
| Claydon & Bramford | 31% | £335k | Very low | 14 min |
| Needham Market South & Great Blakenham | 14% | £274k | Very low | 21 min |
Questions
Where is the IP8 postcode?
IP8 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Ipswich, Claydon, Needham Market, with 485 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP8?
The typical home price across IP8's neighbourhoods is £325k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP8?
5 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a IP8 postcode.