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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

All postcodesin Barningham

IP221JT

Mill Road