Back Lane, Washbrook, Ipswich

House prices, sold prices and local information for IP8 3JA, IP8 3JB.

Average price (last 12 months)
£165,000
1 sale
Average price (since 2016)
£350,929
7 sales
Price range
£165k – £550k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
16 Feb 2026
IP8 3JA

At a glance

House prices£351k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeLower than averageLower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskNear a flood alert areaLower risk than a warning area Nearest station55 min walkIpswich station Schools2 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband96% of homesNational average 80%

7 property sales on Back Lane, Washbrook, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £165,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £438,000.

House prices on Back Lane compared

IP8 postcode area£350,585
Ipswich£296,956
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Back Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP8 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £499,000 (1 sales)2016£499k2017: £407,500 (2 sales)2017£408k2019: £247,500 (1 sales)2019£248k2021: £335,000 (1 sales)2021£335k2024: £395,000 (1 sales)2024£395k2026: £165,000 (1 sales)2026£165k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached3£438,00026 Jul 2017
Semi-detached3£298,33316 Feb 2026
Terraced1£247,5003 Jul 2019

Sold prices on Back Lane

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
Gainsborough Cottage, Back Lane IP8 3JA 16 Feb 2026£165,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Rose Cottages, Back Lane IP8 3JB 30 Jul 2024£395,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
2, Rose Cottages, Back Lane IP8 3JB 28 Jun 2021£335,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Chelmesis, Back Lane IP8 3JA 3 Jul 2019£247,500 TerracedFreehold
Stebbings, Back Lane IP8 3JA 26 Jul 2017£550,000 DetachedFreehold
The Grindle, Back Lane IP8 3JA 24 Feb 2017£265,000 DetachedFreehold
Chimneys, Back Lane IP8 3JA 14 Dec 2016£499,000 DetachedFreehold

Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

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Crime and flood risk near Back Lane

Crime

11 crimes were reported within about a mile of Back Lane in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage & arson1
Drugs1

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Back Lane is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:

  • The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries Flood alert area

Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.

Schools near Back Lane

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Copdock Primary School 83 pupils Primary 5–11 Report 0.1 mi
The Bridge School 257 pupils Academy special sponsor led 4–19 Good Report 0.9 mi
One Sixth Form College 2,404 pupils 16 plus 16–19 Report 1.1 mi
Sprites Primary Academy 406 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 1.3 mi
Gusford Community Primary School 518 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 1.5 mi
The Oaks Primary School 449 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 1.8 mi
Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 1.9 mi
Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School 67 pupils Primary Church of England 5–11 Good Report 1.9 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around and local GPs

Train stations

  • Ipswich station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
  • Derby Road (Ipswich) station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
  • Westerfield station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Brook Inn (opp, The Street) 3 min walk
  • Garage (opp, London Road) 4 min walk
  • Garage (o/s, London Road) 4 min walk
  • Fen View (adj, Back Lane) 5 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Hawthorn Drive Surgery
    206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich · 1.8 mi
  • Burlington Primary Care
    12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 3.0 mi
  • Barrack Lane Medical Centre
    1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 3.2 mi
  • Cardinal Medical Practice
    2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 3.2 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned78.8%62.5%
Private rented10.3%20.3%
Social rented10.8%17.1%
Households711

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1514.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6458.8%64.1%
Aged 65+26.3%18.6%
Residents1,680

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)96%80%
Gigabit-capable96%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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