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About

Bacton ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering a rural area with a mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The ward includes settlements like Bacton, Cotton, and Wyverstone, each with their own distinct character. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and hedgerows shaping the countryside. Local amenities include village halls, churches, and pubs, serving as community hubs.

The area has a quiet, residential feel, with many homes set in traditional Suffolk-style cottages or modern developments. Transport links are primarily road-based, with the A14 providing access to nearby towns like Stowmarket and Ipswich. Bacton ward retains a strong connection to its rural heritage, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes and open spaces for recreation.

Area overview

On average Bacton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Bacton is £44,864 per year. There are 1 schools in Bacton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
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

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

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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £391,500 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
Detached39£425,000
Semi-Detached16£287,458
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

IP144QU

Brook House Road

IP144RQ

Potter's Lane

IP144HU

Church Lane

IP144JZ

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham

IP144RZ

Potash Lane

IP144SA

Rectory Road

IP144SE

Mill Road

IP144TR

Tudor Court

IP144UU

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144NE

Blacksmith Road

IP144NG

Stewart Field

IP144JE

Walsham Road

IP144JJ

Walsham Road

IP144NS

Cedar Close

IP144QL

Mill Road

IP144US

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144GU

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144JL

Walsham Road

IP144TX

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham

IP144GG

Wyverstone Road

IP144NR

Ash Close

IP144RT

Mill Hill

IP144TH

Ladywell Road

IP144UB

Pine View

IP144NA

Broad Road

IP144UX

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144HP

Broad Road

IP144QQ

Cock Road

IP144RY

Mill Hill

IP144SS

The Street

IP144LF

Rectory Road

IP144LG

Wyverstone Road

IP144LQ

Wyverstone Road

IP144LS

Pound Hill Close

IP144QP

Cotton Lane

IP144SZ

Church Road

IP144TD

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham

IP144LW

Church View

IP144UA

Earlsbrook

IP144JH

Walsham Road

IP144BF

Clay Lane

IP144QR

Mill Road

IP144SL

Potash Lane

IP144GL

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144EP

Cock Road

IP144HL

Kerrys Farm Lane

IP144JB

Church Lane

IP144QE

Hundred Lane

IP144QF

Broad Road

IP144GD

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144SJ

Potash Lane

IP144TU

Russet Close

IP144UW

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144LD

Rectory Road

IP144NQ

Leamans Lane

IP144SF

Church Hill

Data Sources

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