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About

Bardwell ward encompasses a largely rural portion of West Suffolk, characterised by expansive agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area is defined by its open fields and farmland, with the village of Bardwell itself forming the central population hub. This landscape supports a community oriented around local agriculture and village life.

A notable historical feature is the village's large, restored windmill, which stands as a prominent landmark. The ward includes smaller hamlets and is crossed by the River Blackbourne, influencing the local topography. The overall environment is one of quiet, working countryside with a focus on its established villages and natural setting.

Area overview

On average Bardwell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bardwell is £57,727 per year. There are 3 schools in Bardwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bardwell is home to around 2,644 people, with a population density of about 34.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bardwell Population
2,644
Population density
34.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.86(-59%)
Burglary
3.78(+36%)
Other theft
3.4(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.03(-53%)
Drugs
1.51(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,455
92.85%
Other White
61
2.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.57%
Total population: 2,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
713
32.1%
Level 3 (A level)
361
16.25%
No qualifications
358
16.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
353
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
225
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 2,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
418
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
377
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
153
13.36%
Other social rented
96
8.38%
Other forms of private rent
50
4.37%
Total households: 1,145

Property prices in Bardwell

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £304,000 in Bardwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bardwell 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 Bardwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£540,000
Semi-Detached9£275,000
Terraced5£177,000

10 years median price trend in Bardwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardwell.

All postcodes in Bardwell

IP311DP

Thetford Road

IP311QZ

Fakenham Hill

IP242PD

Station Road

IP242GE

Duke's Ride

IP242QU

Thetford Road

IP242SF

Church Lane

IP242NS

Edinburgh Close

IP311DR

Thetford Road

IP242NF

The Street

IP311AA

Up Street

IP311RJ

Sapiston Road

IP311RL

Bloomfield Close

IP311BD

Daveys Lane

IP311HJ

Norwich Lane

IP242PJ

Bardwell

IP242NE

Blacksmith Lane

IP311RT

Coney Weston Road

IP311SB

Mill Road

IP311HH

Norwich Lane

IP242PH

Bardwell

IP242PP

Green Lane

IP311RG

Church Road

IP242NJ

Euston Road

IP242QJ

Rushford Road

IP311AB

Spring Road

IP311AY

Spring Road

IP242NA

Water Lane

IP242NB

Church Lane

IP311HP

Vine Close

IP311RS

Bardwell Road

IP242HZ

Bardwell

IP242NW

Newall Road

IP242QG

Rushford Road

IP311BL

Rushford Road

IP242QF

Thetford Road

IP311DS

Paddock Farm

IP311HG

The Street

IP311BE

Legion Rise

IP312DP

Wyken Road

IP311RH

Willow Green

IP242NP

Portal Close

IP311AF

Lammas Close

IP311AU

Ixworth Road

IP311HL

Norwich Lane

IP242QT

Park Farm Lane

IP311AD

School Lane

IP242QH

Memorial Bungalows

IP311BH

Quaker Lane

IP311EA

Barningham Park

IP242NT

Edinburgh Close

IP242QS

Park Farm Lane

IP311AJ

Quaker Lane

IP242QL

Barnham Road

IP242PF

Bardwell

IP242ND

Tower Cottages

IP242PE

Station Road

IP311AZ

Bowbeck

IP242PN

Bardwell

IP242NL

Salmond Drive

IP242QW

Bardwell

IP311AT

Bardwell

IP311QY

Ixworth Road

IP242NX

St Martins Meadow

IP242PB

The Street

IP242QQ

The Street

IP311BA

Bowbeck

IP311AL

Quaker Lane

IP242QX

Thetford Road

IP311AR

Low Street

IP311BB

Bardwell Road

IP311RD

Troston Road

IP242PQ

Elveden Road

IP242SY

Duke's Ride

IP242PR

Bardwell

IP311AS

Low Street

IP242SQ

Duke's Ride

IP242NN

Ellington Road

IP242NG

Mill Lane

IP311BG

Old Mill Court

IP311AW

The Green

IP311DL

Crow Street

IP242PA

Thetford Road

IP311RQ

The Timbers

IP311RB

Fakenham Hill

IP242PL

Bury Road

IP242SG

Spalding's Chair Hill

IP311RE

Malting Row

IP311RF

Borley Close

IP312DS

Glassfield Road

IP242NQ

St Martins Lane

IP311HQ

Thetford Road

IP311QX

Ixworth Road

IP311RU

Bardwell Road

IP311RY

Heath Road

IP242QN

Barnham Road

IP311AX

Knox Lane

IP311EB

Heath Road

IP242NH

Mill Lane

IP311AH

Church Road

IP242QR

Duke's Ride

Data Sources

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