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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bardwell is £57,770 per year. The median sale price in Bardwell is £387,500 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,750 and £488,750. There are 3 schools in Bardwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
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
3.4(+22%)
Other theft
2.65(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-58%)
Drugs
1.89(-35%)
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

Median price: £387,500
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £239K – £489K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Bardwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £822,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bardwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£477,500£297
Semi-Detached11£252,000£266
Terraced3£200,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bardwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,500£195,000£172,000
2017£440,000£272,000£160,000
2018£435,000£243,500£185,000
2019£425,000£215,000£240,000
2020£438,000£285,000£170,000
2021£435,000£265,250£205,000
2022£525,000£354,950£245,000
2023£414,500£258,750£246,000
2024£402,000£262,000£270,000
2025£470,000£275,000£188,500
2026£510,000£252,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardwell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£235£194
2017£253£244£203
2018£264£232£181
2019£248£261£279
2020£266£257£232
2021£266£297£272
2022£325£315£271
2023£325£275£355
2024£274£308£230
2025£301£266£249
2026£297£287£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bardwell in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Bardwell ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Smith

Bardwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative