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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

IP242SH

Spalding's Chair Hill

IP311AQ

Bardwell Road

IP311RX

Coney Weston Road

IP242NR

Tedder Close

IP311AN

The Croft

IP311SA

Hilly Close

IP242QY

Broom Hill

IP242SJ

Euston Road

IP311AE

Skinners Lane

IP311DN

Thetford Road

IP311DW

Swan Lane

IP242QP

Thetford Road

IP311RR

Bardwell Road

IP311AP

Bardwell Road

IP311RZ

Bardwell Road

Data Sources

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