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About

Assington is a rural ward in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It covers the village of Assington and surrounding farmland, with a mix of residential properties and agricultural land. The area is known for its quiet, countryside setting, with fields and woodlands typical of the Suffolk landscape.

The ward has a small population, with a close-knit community centered around local amenities like the village hall and church. Public transport links are limited, reflecting its rural character. The nearby River Brett adds to the natural features of the area, which is popular for walking and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Assington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Assington is £47,941 per year. There are 1 schools in Assington: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Assington Population
2,654
Population density
77.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,514
94.76%
Other White
49
1.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
1.06%
Other Asian
13
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.41%
Total population: 2,653

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
615
52.47%
Owns with a mortgage
375
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
87
7.42%
Other social rented
32
2.73%
Social rents from council
31
2.65%
Total households: 1,172

Property prices in Assington

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Assington area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Assington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Assington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£443,000
Semi-Detached5£340,000
Terraced3£253,000

10 years median price trend in Assington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Assington.

All postcodes in Assington

CO105LL

Meadow Way

CO105LW

Barracks Road

CO105NE

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO105NF

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO64PB

Edies Lane

CO100GP

Sudbury Road

CO105ND

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO64QB

The Old Road

CO64US

Mayfield

CO105LP

Barracks Road

CO100NZ

Upper Road

CO100WS

Rotten Row

CO105AJ

St Edmunds Close

CO64FG

High Road

CO64PY

Rowans Way

CO64UP

Campion Way

CO105NB

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.