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About

Barningham ward encompasses a sparsely populated rural area in the far northwest of West Suffolk, bordering both Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Its landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, scattered woodland, and the shallow valleys of the Little Ouse and Black Bourn river systems. The settlement pattern is one of small, quiet villages and hamlets, including the namesake Barningham, alongside Coney Weston, Market Weston, and Thelnetham.

The area is part of the Breckland fringe, with soil types influencing its agricultural use. A notable feature is the restored windmill at Thelnetham, which stands as a landmark in the open countryside. The ward contains several protected conservation areas and sites of scientific interest, with public rights of way traversing the farmland and river valleys, defining its quiet, agricultural character.

Area overview

On average Barningham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barningham is £52,831 per year. The median sale price in Barningham is £332,500 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,000 and £458,750. There are 2 schools in Barningham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barningham is home to around 2,697 people, with a population density of about 79.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barningham Population
2,697
Population density
79.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.83(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.19(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-36%)
Other theft
4.08(-25%)
Vehicle crime
2.97(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,565
95.21%
Other White
69
2.56%
Irish
15
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.41%
Other Asian
10
0.37%
Total population: 2,694

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
664
28.65%
No qualifications
433
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
368
15.88%
Level 3 (A level)
365
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
266
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 2,318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
606
52.56%
Owns with a mortgage
292
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
6.85%
Other social rented
75
6.5%
Social rents from council
64
5.55%
Total households: 1,153

Property prices in Barningham

Median price: £332,500
Price per sq ft: £305
Sales (last 12 months): 32
Typical range (middle 50%): £293K – £459K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Barningham area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £604,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barningham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£405,000£355
Semi-Detached7£375,000£294
Terraced6£273,500£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barningham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barningham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,020£270,000£285,000
2017£350,000£285,000£231,500
2018£350,000£248,500£295,000
2019£380,000£282,500£200,000
2020£320,000£257,500£235,000
2021£375,000£283,000£265,000
2022£455,000£335,000£342,500
2023£360,000£301,500—
2024£372,500£275,000£195,000
2025£410,000£347,500£272,750
2026£392,500—£294,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barningham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barningham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£225£230
2017£270£257£239
2018£270£250£228
2019£278£234£190
2020£245£272£276
2021£270£279£229
2022£322£328£300
2023£337£300—
2024£332£284£261
2025£337£272£248
2026£303—£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barningham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barningham 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 Barningham ward.

Local councillors

Carol Bull

Barningham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Barningham

Is Barningham safe?

Barningham records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barningham?

The median sale price in Barningham is £332,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barningham?

Barningham has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Barningham?

Barningham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barningham sits around rank 15,840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barningham?

The average household income in Barningham is around £52,831 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barningham?

Barningham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Carol Bull (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Barningham

IP222RA

Nethergate Street

IP221JF

Wattisfield Road

IP222RE

Nethergate Street

IP311DQ

Coney Weston Road

IP222PQ

Hepworth Road

IP222PT

Wood Lane

IP221JP

Hopton Road

IP222PX

The Street

IP222PG

New Common Road

IP221FE

Buggs Hole Lane

IP222QD

Clay Lane

IP222QB

Dunhill Lane

IP311DH

Coney Weston Road

IP221JH

Market Weston Road

IP222QY

Thelnetham Road

IP222QE

Church Lane

IP221JW

Hopton Road

IP222QT

Common Road

IP222PZ

Grove Lane

IP311BP

Hepworth Road

IP311DJ

Day's Lane

IP222TH

The Street

IP222PJ

Half Moon Close

IP222PP

North Common

IP221LD

School Lane

IP222PL

Market Weston Road

IP222PF

Hepworth Road

IP311DT

Jarrold Close

IP311FB

Lingwood Close

IP222PU

Church Lane

IP222NZ

The Street

IP311DX

Millfield Road

IP311BU

Hopton Road

IP222PN

Beck Street

IP221JQ

Barningham

IP222NX

Church Road

IP311BT

Mill Road

IP221JY

Church Farm Lane

IP222TQ

Heath Road

IP221NN

Wattisfield Road

IP312BF

Grove Lane

IP222PS

The Street

IP311DB

Pound Close

IP222QR

Shickle Place

IP222QX

High Street

IP222RB

Nethergate Street

IP311DE

Church Gardens

IP311BS

Stanton Road

IP221JG

New Road

IP222QU

Common Road

IP222TJ

Barningham

IP222PD

Bury Road

IP311DY

Millfield Road

IP222QL

Holme Close

IP222QZ

Nethergate Street

IP311BZ

Bishops Croft

IP222PR

North Common

IP221JS

Mill Road

IP221JN

Hopton Road

IP222RD

Nethergate Street

IP222BT

Barningham

IP222NT

Walnut Close

IP222BX

Barningham

IP222QS

Common Road

IP311BY

Pound Corner

IP222RF

Fen Street

IP222QQ

Pine Tree Court

IP222NU

Bury Road

IP311DG

Bardwell Road

IP222BS

Sarsons Meadow

IP222RG

Mill Lane

IP221JR

Cross Green

IP311DD

Church Road

IP312FH

Heath Lane

IP221JJ

Market Weston Road

IP221JZ

Church Lane

IP312UD

Grove Lane

IP222HF

The Street

IP222PE

The Street

IP311BX

Sandy Lane

IP312FG

Grove Lane

IP221QU

Pig Lane

IP221JX

Fen Lane

IP311EQ

St Andrews Close

IP222QA

Bury Road

IP221JU

Water Lane

IP222TG

Norwich Lane

IP222PB

Bury Road

IP222PH

Homepiece

IP222RP

Short Grove Lane

IP222QF

Church Close

IP311EF

Hopton Road

IP311DF

Bardwell Road

IP221JL

High Street

IP221JE

Wattisfield Road

IP312BG

Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate East

IP222QH

Lewis Close

IP222PA

Pond End Lane

IP222PY

Bury Road

IP222PW

Church Lane