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About

Bacton ward encompasses a predominantly rural landscape of Mid Suffolk, featuring a mix of arable farmland, small woodlands, and scattered residential settlements. The area is centred around the village of Bacton, with its historic parish church, and includes the smaller communities of Wyverstone and Gipping. The gently rolling terrain is characteristic of the broader Suffolk countryside, with fields delineated by hedgerows and quiet country lanes connecting the various hamlets.

A notable feature is the presence of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway path, which now serves as a recreational route through the parish. Economic activity remains largely agricultural, with some local business premises and community facilities like the village hall serving the resident population. The overall character is one of a quiet, working countryside with a distinct sense of place shaped by its historical development and agricultural heritage.

Area overview

On average Bacton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bacton is £55,373 per year. There are 1 schools in Bacton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bacton is home to around 2,783 people, with a population density of about 81.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bacton Population
2,783
Population density
81.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.95(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(+1%)
Other theft
6.47(+16%)
Public order
3.95(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.95(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,693
96.8%
Other White
41
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.4%
Irish
11
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.22%
Total population: 2,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
695
28.95%
No qualifications
439
18.28%
Level 3 (A level)
437
18.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
333
13.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
267
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
641
54.41%
Owns with a mortgage
338
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
85
7.22%
Social rents from council
52
4.41%
Other forms of private rent
44
3.74%
Total households: 1,178

Property prices in Bacton

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £388,000 in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bacton 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 Bacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£428,500
Semi-Detached14£278,958
Terraced1£240,000

10 years median price trend in Bacton

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

All postcodes in Bacton

IP144GL

Austin Close

IP144HN

Fords Green

IP144LR

Pound Hill Close

IP144NF

Broad Road

IP144RE

Mendlesham Road

IP144TQ

Ladywell Road

IP144TY

Highbank Meadow

IP144GJ

Bacton

IP144LE

Rectory Road

IP144LP

Pound Hill

IP144RG

Stonham Road

IP144SW

Badwell Road

IP144TJ

Green Lane

IP144RF

Double Corner

IP144SG

Church Hill

IP144SU

Church Road

IP144NX

Elm Way

IP144RB

Mendlesham Road

IP144SP

Westhorpe Road

IP144JA

Gislingham Road

IP144NN

Turkey Hall Lane

IP144GT

Eastell Way

IP144HZ

Gislingham Road

IP144UH

Oakfield Close

IP144FZ

Regency Close

IP144HR

Broad Road

IP144NT

Birch Avenue

IP144TS

Sorrell Green

IP144FY

Duke Street

IP144QW

Cotton Lane

IP144ST

The Street

IP144GH

Bacton

IP144TP

Shelley Way

IP144UT

Fowles Way

IP144HS

Broad Road

IP144JY

Grapes Farmyard

IP144LY

Oakfield Road

IP144QS

Brook House Road

IP144NY

Pretyman Avenue

IP144RD

Mendlesham Road

IP144HY

Gislingham Road

IP144LA

Rectory Road

IP144NW

St Marys Close

IP144SB

Earls Green

IP144LN

Church Road

IP144QH

Cock Road

IP144NJ

Station Road

IP144SD

College Road

IP144TA

Walsham Road

IP144TF

Bacton

IP144LX

Pine View

IP144NL

Clay Lane

IP144RW

Goodrich Close

IP144JU

Church Meadow

IP144PQ

Miles Paddock

IP144RA

Church Road

IP144HW

Swill Tub Lane

IP144JR

Church View

IP144ND

Broad Road

IP144GB

Queens Road

IP144HJ

Cow Green

IP144NZ

The Meadows

IP144TG

Church Road

IP144TL

Station Road

IP144GP

Cage Street

IP144JN

Walsham Road

IP144HT

Wickham Road

IP144LU

West View

IP144LJ

Church Road

IP144QN

Blacksmith Road

IP144TE

Finningham Road

IP144NU

Mendlesham Road

IP144QX

Dandy Corner

IP144SH

Rectory Road

IP144GA

Princes Close

IP144HX

Eastlands Lane

IP144NH

Station Road

IP144JF

Walsham Road

IP144JD

Church Path

IP144QT

Willow Lane

IP144SN

Potash Road

IP144SY

Church Road

IP144LB

Green Road

IP144RH

Stonham Road

IP144SQ

Church View

IP144JW

Finningham Road

IP144JQ

Walsham Road

IP144GE

Beacon Way

IP144JX

Alexander Drive

IP144SR

The Green

IP144SX

The Crescent

IP144TW

Westhorpe Road

IP144LT

North Close

IP144QJ

Scuffins Lane

IP144TN

Westhorpe Road

IP144NB

Broad Road

IP144QZ

Church Road

IP144HH

Cow Green

IP144JG

Walsham Road

IP144LL

Tailors Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.