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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 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bacton is £55,352 per year. The median sale price in Bacton is £340,000 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £296,250 and £470,625. 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
4.6%
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: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £321
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £296K – £471K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,475,000.

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
Detached35£435,000£327
Terraced1£320,000£291
Semi-Detached14£271,500£318

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£390,000£295,000£240,000
2026£570,000£260,000£320,000
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£324£322£253
2026£334£318£291
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district.

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,802
Band C£2,059
Band D£2,317
Band E£2,832
Band F£3,347
Band G£3,861
Band H£4,634

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bacton ward.

Local councillors

Andy Mellen

Bacton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party