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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
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
23.36(-26%)
Public order
5.75(+12%)
Other theft
5.39(-1%)
Vehicle crime
4.67(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,693
96.8%
Other White
41
1.47%
Irish
11
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£296K – £448K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£415,000£313
Semi-Detached15£295,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bacton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,500£202,000£182,750
2017£377,500£223,250£190,000
2018£381,250£250,000£182,500
2019£395,000£215,000£186,000
2020£410,000£257,000£225,000
2021£421,000£240,000£245,000
2022£480,000£265,000£130,000
2023£430,000£275,000£250,000
2024£395,000£270,745£232,500
2025£400,000£297,500£240,000
2026£610,000£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£221£200
2017£261£272£249
2018£242£283£232
2019£257£256£234
2020£262£283£220
2021£294£267£221
2022£343£291£201
2023£315£350£320
2024£332£325£321
2025£322£325£253
2026£296£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bacton

Is Bacton safe?

Bacton records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bacton?

The median sale price in Bacton is £335,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bacton?

Bacton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bacton?

Bacton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bacton sits around rank 19,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bacton?

The average household income in Bacton is around £55,373 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bacton?

Bacton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andy Mellen (Green Party).

All postcodes in Bacton

IP144HL

Kerrys Farm Lane

IP144SP

Westhorpe Road

IP144LL

Tailors Green

IP144JD

Church Path

IP144UX

Marsh Way

IP144RQ

Stonham Road

IP144GJ

Bacton

IP144GA

Princes Close

IP144TA

Walsham Road

IP144TY

Highbank Meadow

IP144QE

Cotton Hall Cottages

IP144LT

North Close

IP144JF

Walsham Road

IP144JR

Church View

IP144LD

Rowell Lane

IP144NY

Pretyman Avenue

IP144GH

Baker Road

IP144SJ

The Street

IP144QR

Mill Road

IP144NL

Clay Lane

IP144NA

Pound Hill

IP144QL

Mill Road

IP144SG

Church Hill

IP144SF

Mill Road

IP144NG

Stewart Field

IP144LF

The Street

IP144NF

Broad Road

IP144JA

Gislingham Road

IP144SH

Rectory Road

IP144QJ

Scuffins Lane

IP144NR

Ash Close

IP144TG

Church Road

IP144QU

Brook House Road

IP144JZ

Ivy Gardens

IP144SB

Earls Green

IP144PQ

Miles Paddock

IP144LP

Pound Hill

IP144QN

Blacksmith Road

IP144JE

Walsham Road

IP144TX

The Woodlands

IP144UU

Bacton

IP144TJ

Green Lane

IP144RG

Stonham Road

IP144NB

Broad Road

IP144SW

Badwell Road

IP144QX

Dandy Corner

IP144LN

Church Road

IP144JJ

Robb Hall Corner

IP144SE

Mill Road

IP144NZ

The Meadows

IP144BF

Clay Lane

IP144SD

College Road

IP144RZ

Potash Lane

IP144LZ

Sunnyside

IP144TQ

Ladywell Road

IP144JN

Walsham Road

IP144UA

Earlsbrook

IP144HR

Broad Road

IP144NS

Cedar Close

IP144ST

The Street

IP144HS

Broad Road

IP144LW

Church Road

IP144HT

Wickham Road

IP144JB

Church Lane

IP144EP

Cock Road

IP144TN

Westhorpe Road

IP144NU

Mendlesham Road

IP144TD

Bacton

IP144SA

Earls Green Road

IP144TU

Russet Close

IP144LQ

Wyverstone Road

IP144GB

Queens Road

IP144TF

Bacton

IP144RB

Mendlesham Road

IP144FZ

Regency Close

IP144LE

Rectory Road

IP144NE

Blacksmith Road

IP144LG

Shop Green

IP144LR

Pound Hill Close

IP144GT

Eastell Way

IP144QW

Cotton Lane

IP144ND

Broad Road

IP144TL

Station Road

IP144HU

Church Green

IP144RW

Goodrich Close

IP144QH

Cock Road

IP144QZ

Church Road

IP144UT

Fowles Way

IP144JG

Walsham Road

IP144LU

West View

IP144SR

The Green

IP144NQ

Station Road

IP144RA

Church Road

IP144LA

Rectory Road

IP144NW

St Marys Close

IP144JX

Alexander Drive

IP144NN

Turkey Hall Lane

IP144NJ

Station Road

IP144SU

Church Road

IP144HP

Broad Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.