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Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton

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About

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton form a cluster of settlements on the eastern fringes of Ipswich. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development, open heathland, and agricultural land. It sits within the broader Orwell estuary landscape. The presence of the A12 and A14 road corridors defines much of its northern and western boundaries, influencing the area's connectivity and character.

Nacton is the most distinct village, with a historic church and the notable presence of Orwell Park School. The area includes the substantial heathland of Warren Heath itself, offering tracts of open space. To the south, the land slopes towards the banks of the River Orwell, with views across to the Shotley Peninsula. The landscape is punctuated by pockets of woodland and the operational Port of Ipswich is a visible feature along the waterfront.

Area overview

On average Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton is £73,951 per year. There are 3 schools in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton is home to around 8,046 people, with a population density of about 268.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton Population
8,046
Population density
268.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.69(-66%)
Shoplifting
9.07(+28%)
Other theft
3.85(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.23(-72%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,119
88.5%
Other White
247
3.07%
Indian
118
1.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
69
0.86%
Other Asian
66
0.82%
Total population: 8,044

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,398
35.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
17.62%
No qualifications
966
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
952
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
674
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,821

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,848
55.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,095
32.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
8.27%
Other forms of private rent
57
1.7%
Other social rented
44
1.31%
Total households: 3,350

Property prices in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,500 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton 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 Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£470,000
Flats3£133,000
Semi-Detached14£327,500
Terraced7£327,500

10 years median price trend in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton.

Data Sources

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