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About

Box Vale ward is located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, with a landscape characterised by farmland, woodland, and small villages. The ward includes settlements like Boxford, Groton, and Edwardstone, each with their own distinct community feel. The River Box flows through parts of the area, adding to its natural appeal.

The ward is known for its historic buildings, including several listed structures and traditional thatched cottages. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and primary schools, serving the needs of residents. Transport links are primarily road-based, with the A1071 providing access to larger towns like Sudbury and Ipswich. The area attracts walkers and cyclists, with footpaths and quiet lanes offering scenic routes through the countryside.

Area overview

On average Box Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 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 of residents in Box Vale is £48,878 per year. There are 1 schools in Box Vale: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
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

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

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 28 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Box Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 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
Detached13£485,000
Flats1£236,000
Semi-Detached9£315,000
Terraced5£248,000

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

IP77AF

Church Road

CO105AD

Birch's Lane

CO105AE

Homefield

CO105JU

Boxford Lane

CO105NU

Assington Lane

IP77QQ

Highlands Road

CO105HF

Fen Street

CO105HR

Brook Hall Road

IP77AY

Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham

CO105PA

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO105JD

Wash Lane

CO105NS

Stone Street

CO109PA

Cock Lane

IP77AQ

Drury Lane

IP77AZ

Back Lane

IP77QH

Highlands Road

CO109NU

Clay Hill

CO109PL

Cundys Lane

CO105HL

Ash Street

CO105JH

Hadleigh Road

CO105JE

Wash Lane

IP77LQ

St Peter's

CO105PF

Sherbourne Street

CO105JB

Hadleigh Road

CO105NP

Stone Street Road

CO105PB

Homefield

CO105QD

Sherbourne Street

IP77AU

The Street

CO105EP

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO105HB

Butcher's Lane

CO105PW

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO105PZ

Leavenheath, Nayland & Boxford

CO109NT

Brent Mill Drive

CO109PB

Cock Lane

IP77AX

Back Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.