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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 51 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
51
Deprivation level
5/10
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
26.14(-17%)
Burglary
5.23(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-29%)
Public order
4.18(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.83(-13%)
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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Box Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,211 up to £1,000,000.

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
Detached16£517,500
Flats1£236,000
Semi-Detached6£417,500
Terraced8£302,500

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

CO105DW

Rules Yard

IP77BB

Lindsey Road

CO105HF

Fen Street

CO109NP

Hall Road

CO105DU

Church Street

IP77AG

Rectory Corner

IP77JN

Nova Scotia Lane

CO105EZ

Bulmer Lane

CO109NR

The Street

CO105PW

Box Vale

CO105EP

Parliament Heath

CO105AA

Goodlands

CO105HU

Holbrook Barn Road

CO105HJ

Ash Street

CO105PS

Round Maple

CO105PD

Sherbourne Street

CO105QE

Sherbourne Street

CO105NP

Stone Street Road

CO105HR

Cox Hill

CO109NW

Box Vale

CO109PL

Cundys Lane

CO105JB

Hadleigh Road

CO105QB

Gunary Close

CO105JH

Hadleigh Road

CO109NT

Brent Mill Drive

IP77BD

Stackyard Green

CO105DX

Broad Street

CO105PR

Round Maple

CO105PZ

Mill Green

IP77NS

Box Vale

IP77JE

The Street

CO105HH

Ellis Street

IP77AQ

Drury Lane

CO105QD

Swan Street

CO105JD

Wash Lane

CO105JX

Boxford Lane

CO105HS

Brook Hall Road

IP77AB

Swingleton Green

IP77AN

Boxford Road

CO105JT

School Hill

CO105EL

Broad Street

CO105JG

Cox Hill

IP76PZ

Box Vale

IP77LQ

St Peters

CO105JR

The Causeway

CO105HN

Clubs Lane

IP77LG

Barn Close

CO109NX

Red Cottages

CO105PP

Priory Green

CO105NT

Brick Kiln Hill Cottages

CO105EA

Butchers Lane

CO105EX

Goslings Green

CO105ED

Church Street

IP77AD

Swingleton Hill

CO105JU

Boxford Lane

CO105AP

Box Vale

IP77AX

Back Lane

CO105NU

Assington Lane

CO105PX

Mill Green

CO109NS

The Street

CO109PP

The Glebe

CO105PU

Mill Green

CO109NU

The Street

CO105PE

Sherbourne Street

IP77JQ

Church Hill

CO105ER

Box Vale

CO105HZ

Roylands Lane

CO105EU

Castlings Heath

IP77QH

Highlands Road

CO105PB

Homefield

CO105HD

Church Street

CO105NZ

Swan Street

CO105HA

Spout Hill

IP77AZ

Back Lane

IP77JG

Brent Eleigh Road

IP77AL

Powney Street

CO105HB

Horners Green

IP77AH

Church Road

CO105PA

Box Vale

CO105HE

Howe Road

IP77AF

Church Road

CO105PL

Box Vale

CO109NY

Milden Hall Cottages

CO105HX

Sandhill

IP77JB

The Street

CO105AD

Station Field

CO105JQ

Hawthorn Lane

CO109PB

Lavenham Road

IP77DU

Lion Yard

IP77JL

Tye Road

CO105HT

Marsh Road

CO105EB

Barfield Corner

CO105JS

Rectory Park

IP77AW

Coombs Hill

CO105NX

Partridge Close

CO105HL

Fen Street

CO105AE

Homefield

IP77AE

Swingleton Hill

CO105JA

Calais Street

CO105PT

Box Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.