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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 very low crime levels, with around 50 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
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

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 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
Detached42£399,998
Semi-Detached16£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

IP144HW

Swill Tub Lane

IP144TS

Sorrell Green

IP144RH

Stonham Road

IP144LB

Green Road

IP144QQ

Parkers Road

IP144FY

Duke Street

IP144US

Castell Road

IP144HX

Eastlands Lane

IP144RT

Mill Hill

IP144TE

Finningham Road

IP144LS

Woodward Avenue

IP144GU

Farrow Road

IP144UH

Oakfield Close

IP144HJ

Cow Green

IP144JY

Grapes Farmyard

IP144SL

Potash Lane

IP144RF

Double Corner

IP144NX

Elm Way

IP144HH

Cow Green

IP144SX

The Crescent

IP144RE

Mendlesham Road

IP144JW

Finningham Road

IP144QS

Brook House Road

IP144JL

Walsham Road

IP144GD

Ermine Way

IP144SS

The Street

IP144RD

Mendlesham Road

IP144LJ

Church Road

IP144HY

Gislingham Road

IP144LX

Pine View

IP144TW

Westhorpe Road

IP144GE

Beacon Way

IP144SZ

Church Road

IP144UB

Pine View

IP144SY

Church Road

IP144GG

Buckingham Way

IP144HN

Fords Green

IP144TP

Shelley Way

IP144NT

Birch Avenue

IP144QG

Bacton

IP144JH

Walsham Road

IP144LY

Oakfield Road

IP144SN

Potash Road

IP144JQ

Walsham Road

IP144UW

Bacton

IP144NH

Station Road

IP144HZ

Gislingham Road

IP144JU

Church Meadow

IP144SQ

Church View

IP144QT

Willow Lane

IP144QP

Wickham Road

IP144TH

Mill Lane

IP144GP

Cage Street

IP144RY

Mill Hill

IP144TR

Tudor Court

IP144GL

Austin Close

IP144QF

Fords Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.