Living in IP8, Babergh
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP8 in Babergh. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around IP8
25 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP8, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £79,995 to £1,350,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 WEST VIEW ABBEY OAKS, IP8 3DF | detached | £260,000 | 2024-06-20 |
| BURSTALL HALL BARN, IP8 3DW | detached | £915,000 | 2019-04-24 |
| GRINDLE COTTAGE THE GRINDLE, IP8 3BP | detached | £435,000 | 2018-09-28 |
| BURSTALL HALL, IP8 3DW | detached | £1,350,000 | 2018-06-22 |
| THE FIRS BURSTALL LANE, IP8 3DE | detached | £545,000 | 2017-08-31 |
| 6 WEST VIEW ABBEY OAKS, IP8 3DF | detached | £195,200 | 2016-07-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Somersham Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| One Sixth Form College | Secondary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
9 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Babergh's figures.
Common questions about IP8
What do houses actually sell for in IP8?
The median of 25 recorded sales around central IP8 is £220,000, ranging from £79,995 to £1,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP8?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP8?
9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP8 at risk of flooding?
Central IP8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 9 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP8 safe?
9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP8 or IP2, IP8 or IP1, IP8 or IP4.
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