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About

Box Vale ward sits in the northern part of Babergh district, encompassing a primarily rural landscape of farmland and small villages like Hitcham and Bildeston. The area is characterised by gently rolling fields and quiet country lanes, with a pattern of historic settlements connected by the A1141 road. The landscape is largely agricultural, supporting arable farming and some livestock.

The ward's communities are centred around their parish churches and village greens, with local services focused on these hubs. Bildeston is notable for its well-preserved medieval high street featuring timber-framed buildings, reflecting its historical importance as a market settlement. The area's character is defined by this quiet, working countryside and its scattered, traditional villages.

Area overview

On average Box Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 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 Box Vale is £62,088 per year. There are 1 schools in Box Vale: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Box Vale is home to around 2,869 people, with a population density of about 72.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Box Vale Population
2,869
Population density
72.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.75(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-35%)
Vehicle crime
4.18(-8%)
Public order
3.83(-26%)
Other crime
3.83(+92%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,729
95.05%
Other White
62
2.16%
Irish
17
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.42%
Total population: 2,871

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
901
37.28%
Level 3 (A level)
409
16.92%
No qualifications
351
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
344
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
193
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 2,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
579
47%
Owns with a mortgage
350
28.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
110
8.93%
Social rents from council
84
6.82%
Other social rented
76
6.17%
Total households: 1,232

Property prices in Box Vale

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Box Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,211 up to £1,315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Box Vale 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 Box Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£507,500
Flats1£236,000
Semi-Detached7£321,000
Terraced4£208,750

10 years median price trend in Box Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Box Vale.

All postcodes in Box Vale

CO105EG

Park Corner Road

CO105PS

Round Maple

CO105HP

Ellis Street

CO105EJ

Box Vale

CO105EX

Goslings Green

CO105JX

Boxford Lane

CO105PT

Box Vale

CO109NR

The Street

CO105DU

Church Street

CO105JG

Cox Hill

CO105PE

Sherbourne Street

CO105EE

Groton Street

CO109NW

Box Vale

IP77AH

Church Road

CO105JS

Rectory Park

CO105HN

Clubs Lane

CO105DW

Rules Yard

CO105EA

Butchers Lane

CO105HX

Sandhill

CO109PP

The Glebe

IP77JH

Churchfield

CO109NY

Milden Hall Cottages

CO109NZ

Box Vale

CO105PN

Priory Green

CO105PY

Mill Green

CO105HH

Ellis Street

CO105PG

Willow Corner

IP77AJ

Powney Street

IP77AN

Boxford Road

IP77JB

The Street

IP77BB

Lindsey Road

CO105PP

Priory Green

IP77GB

Back Lane

IP77AG

Rectory Corner

CO105DZ

Butchers Lane

IP77JJ

Lower Byfield

IP77JQ

Church Hill

IP77NS

Box Vale

CO105PR

Round Maple

CO105PU

Mill Green

CO105NT

Brick Kiln Hill Cottages

CO105PL

Box Vale

CO105JA

Calais Street

CO105NZ

Swan Street

CO105QA

Daking Avenue

CO105QG

The Winthrops

CO105HS

Brook Hall Road

IP76PZ

Box Vale

IP77JG

Brent Eleigh Road

CO105HZ

Roylands Lane

CO105EH

Church Street

CO105EN

Daisy Green

CO105EU

Castlings Heath

CO105HE

Howe Road

CO105HU

Holbrook Barn Road

IP77JE

The Street

IP77BD

Stackyard Green

IP77AW

Coombs Hill

CO105HD

Church Street

CO105QB

Gunary Close

IP77AD

Swingleton Hill

IP77BA

Back Lane

IP77JF

The Alley

IP77FL

Box Vale

CO105ER

Box Vale

CO105JR

The Causeway

CO109SU

Snapes Lane

CO105ED

Church Street

CO105ET

Castlings Heath

CO105EB

Barfield Corner

CO105PX

Mill Green

IP77AE

Swingleton Hill

CO105AA

Goodlands

CO105ES

Castlings Heath

CO105EZ

Bulmer Lane

IP77AA

Mill Lane

CO105HT

Marsh Road

CO105JT

School Hill

CO105NX

Partridge Close

IP77AL

Powney Street

IP77JL

Tye Road

IP77JN

Nova Scotia Lane

IP77DU

Lion Yard

CO105NR

Stone Street

CO105QE

Sherbourne Street

CO105HA

Spout Hill

CO109NS

The Street

IP77LG

Barn Close

CO105DX

Broad Street

CO109NP

Hall Road

CO105EY

Roundmaple

CO105PJ

School Green

CO105EL

Broad Street

CO105PD

Sherbourne Street

CO105JQ

Hawthorn Lane

CO105HJ

Ash Street

CO105JW

Polstead Road

CO109NX

Red Cottages

IP77AB

Swingleton Green

IP77AF

Church Road

Data Sources

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