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Babergh

About

Babergh is a local government district in Suffolk, part of the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 230 square miles, stretching from the outskirts of Ipswich to the border with Essex. The district includes market towns such as Sudbury and Hadleigh, along with numerous villages and rural communities. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, river valleys, and areas of woodland, with the River Stour forming part of its southern boundary.

The district has a mix of historic and modern settlements, with many buildings dating back to medieval times. Agriculture and tourism play significant roles in the local economy, alongside small businesses and light industry. Babergh is known for its connection to artist Thomas Gainsborough, who was born in Sudbury. The area offers a range of outdoor activities, including walking trails and nature reserves, while maintaining easy access to larger urban centres like Ipswich and Colchester.

Area overview

On average Babergh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Babergh is £45,657 per year. There are 56 schools in Babergh: 38 primary (3 Outstanding and 31 Good) and 5 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

10%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Babergh Population

92,338

Population density

155.5 per km²

Demographics

British

86,418

93.58%

Other White

2,304

2.5%

Irish

481

0.52%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

383

0.41%

White and Asian (mixed)

382

0.41%

Total population: 92,342

Housing

Owns outright

17,460

43.43%

Owns with a mortgage

11,098

27.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,910

12.21%

Social rents from council

3,370

8.38%

Other social rented

1,963

4.88%

Total households: 40,200

Property prices in Babergh

Based on 1,174 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Babergh area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,425,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	525	£435,000	£278,400	£360,000	£534,000	£892,000
Flats	40	£154,750	£91,950	£129,250	£180,000	£376,000
Semi-Detached	329	£299,995	£205,000	£260,000	£340,000	£479,200
Terraced	280	£252,750	£153,700	£216,125	£296,250	£420,850

10 years price trend in Babergh

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail