The UK Postcode Database

IP8 3LB

a postcode in Suffolk

Introduced in January 1980
IP8 3LB Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with IP8 3LB

London Road - 6 properties, USRN 1500740

Unnamed road - 4 properties, USRN 1510680

Chapel Lane - 1 property, USRN 1500311

The Marvens - 1 property, USRN 1501919

Unnamed road - 1 property, USRN 1501813

Church Lane - 1 property, USRN 1500741

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.038 / 52°2'16"N

Longitude: 1.0923 / 1°5'32"E

UTM Reference: 31U 369154 5766982

OS Easting: 612186

OS Northing: 242245

OS Grid: TM121422

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TN0.700

Mapcode Global: VHLBY.W1BH

Open Location Code: 9F4323QR+6W

Maidenhead Locator System: JO02na19

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 1a1

  • Retired Professionals
  • Spacious Rural Living
  • Pre-Retirement Spacious Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 17692 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for IP8 3LB on Thursday 11 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:30
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:47
Sunrise 04:35
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:55
Sunset 21:15
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:03
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:19
Hours of daylight today04:05 to 21:45
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:45 to 04:05
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 00:55
Moon sets 16:11

For a full sun and moon calendar for IP8 3LB, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in IP8 3LB

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
15 July 2022 The Old Chapel, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £440,000
22 September 2021 Springcroft, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Detached Freehold £800,000
27 August 2021 The Lilacs, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £238,000
15 January 2021 The Old Chapel, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £352,500
15 June 2017 The Nook, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £219,000
18 July 2014 The Nook, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £170,000
2 September 2010 The Nook, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £146,000
31 July 2007 Springcroft, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Detached Freehold £475,000
1 December 2006 The Old Chapel, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £250,000
19 August 2005 Chapel House, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £280,000
11 November 2003 The Nook, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £130,000
27 October 2003 Merrywell Cottage, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Detached Freehold £250,000
15 February 2002 The Old Chapel, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £70,000
31 January 2002 Chapel House, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £186,000
22 November 1999 Springcroft, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Detached Freehold £175,000
27 August 1999 Merrywell Cottage, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Detached Freehold £134,950
9 December 1996 The Nook, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £35,000
9 July 1996 The Lilacs, Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich IP8 3LB Semi-detached Freehold £26,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for IP8 3LB

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

South Suffolk

MP

James Cartlidge Conservative

Suffolk County Council
County council electoral division

Belstead Brook

Councillor

Christopher Hudson Reform UK

Babergh District Council
District council ward

Copdock & Washbrook

Councillor

David Busby Liberal Democrats

IP8 3LB also falls within the Civil Parish of Copdock and Washbrook, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for IP8 3LB

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00152257 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01029879 Babergh 005C Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02006231 Babergh 005 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04009138 Copdock and Washbrook Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05012572 Copdock & Washbrook Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 2 May 2019 DLUHC
E07000200 Babergh Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000029 Suffolk Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001494 South Suffolk Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000025 Suffolk Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000222 Ipswich Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33028286 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000052 New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000086 NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2015 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000023 Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E58001399 Belstead Brook ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 5 May 2005 DLUHC
E63010907 Washbrook Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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