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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

IP144LZ

Sunnyside

IP144QU

Brook House Road

IP144RQ

Stonham Road

IP144JZ

Ivy Gardens

IP144TR

Tudor Court

IP144UU

Bacton

IP144HU

Church Green

IP144RZ

Potash Lane

IP144SA

Earls Green Road

IP144SE

Mill Road

IP144JE

Walsham Road

IP144JJ

Robb Hall Corner

IP144NG

Stewart Field

IP144NS

Cedar Close

IP144NE

Blacksmith Road

IP144QL

Mill Road

IP144US

Castell Road

IP144JL

Walsham Road

IP144TX

The Woodlands

IP144GU

Farrow Road

IP144NR

Ash Close

IP144RT

Mill Hill

IP144TH

Mill Lane

IP144UB

Pine View

IP144GG

Buckingham Way

IP144RY

Mill Hill

IP144HP

Broad Road

IP144NA

Pound Hill

IP144QQ

Parkers Road

IP144SS

The Street

IP144UX

Marsh Way

IP144LF

The Street

IP144LG

Shop Green

IP144LQ

Wyverstone Road

IP144LS

Woodward Avenue

IP144QP

Wickham Road

IP144SZ

Church Road

IP144TD

Bacton

IP144LW

Church Road

IP144UA

Earlsbrook

IP144BF

Clay Lane

IP144JH

Walsham Road

IP144QR

Mill Road

IP144SL

Potash Lane

IP144EP

Cock Road

IP144QE

Cotton Hall Cottages

IP144HL

Kerrys Farm Lane

IP144JB

Church Lane

IP144QF

Fords Green

IP144GD

Ermine Way

IP144SJ

The Street

IP144TU

Russet Close

IP144LD

Rowell Lane

IP144SF

Mill Road

IP144NQ

Station Road

IP144UW

Bacton

IP144QG

Bacton

Data Sources

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