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Capel St Mary

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About

Capel St Mary ward is a predominantly residential area within Babergh district. It centres around the village of the same name, which has expanded significantly in recent decades with modern housing developments. The ward's landscape is characterised by a mix of these newer estates and older properties, set within the gentle, rolling countryside of south Suffolk. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfare, serving the community's daily needs.

The area is functionally connected to the larger town of Ipswich, with many residents commuting for work. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church, which dates to the 14th century and sits at the village's heart. Surrounding farmland and small woodlands provide a rural counterpoint to the residential growth. The ward's structure reflects its evolution from a smaller agricultural village into a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Capel St Mary has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Capel St Mary is £63,818 per year. There are 1 schools in Capel St Mary: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Capel St Mary is home to around 3,107 people, with a population density of about 398.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Capel St Mary Population
3,107
Population density
398.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.87(-59%)
Other theft
5.15(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.86(-67%)
Public order
2.25(-56%)
Vehicle crime
0.97(-78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,986
96.04%
Other White
36
1.16%
Irish
14
0.45%
Indian
14
0.45%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
0.32%
Total population: 3,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
895
34.48%
Level 3 (A level)
477
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
391
15.06%
No qualifications
365
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
254
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
704
53.09%
Owns with a mortgage
438
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
4.75%
Other social rented
41
3.09%
Social rents from council
31
2.34%
Total households: 1,326

Property prices in Capel St Mary

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Capel St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Capel St Mary 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 Capel St Mary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£430,000
Flats1£140,000
Semi-Detached9£320,000
Terraced6£322,500

10 years median price trend in Capel St Mary

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Capel St Mary.

All postcodes in Capel St Mary

IP92LQ

Thorney Road

IP92JJ

London Road

IP92EG

The Street

IP92UF

The Pightle

IP92YF

Foxglove Road

IP92EB

The Street

IP92EL

The Street

IP92HY

Days Road

IP92UW

Ash Grove

IP92YE

Snowdrop Drive

IP92EP

Shopping Precinct

IP92UZ

Winding Piece

IP92HG

Chalkners Close

IP92YD

Daisy Close

IP92DU

The Drift

IP92HW

Bushey Close

IP92XL

Longfield Road

IP92JX

Bluegate Lane

IP92HA

Red Sleeve

IP92XR

Glebe End

IP92UP

School Close

IP92EY

Coombers

IP92EE

The Street

IP92HS

Elm Lane

IP92AW

Dove Close

CO76QB

Grove Lane

IP92JR

London Road

IP92XJ

Rylands

IP92LD

Days Road

IP92EQ

The Street

IP92JY

Old London Road

IP92JQ

Dawes Close

IP92HH

Link Road

IP92UQ

Jermyns Close

IP92LN

Roe Deer Drive

IP92UB

Great Tufts

IP92XS

Friars

IP92YG

Yarrow Close

IP92HE

Sawyers Close

IP92UA

Longfield Road

IP92JT

London Road

IP92JF

Windmill Hill

IP92HN

Smithers Close

IP92XB

Mowlands

IP92UY

Thorney Road

IP92HD

Little Grove

IP92LL

Thorney Road

IP92UG

Roundridge Road

IP92FJ

Playfield Road

IP92XE

Homefield

IP92JB

Pound Lane

IP92UH

The Queech

IP92LG

Thorney Road

IP92UL

Barnfield

IP92FL

Boundary Oaks

IP92EA

The Old Street

IP92HL

Thorney Road

IP92RH

Pipistrelle Way

IP92UD

Little Tufts

IP92JU

Old London Road

IP92YB

Bluebell Drive

IP92XG

Longfield Road

IP92UE

Penn Close

IP92UN

Catesbray

IP92JG

Mill Close

IP92XQ

The Squirrells

IP92HP

Playfield Road

IP92UX

Boydlands

IP92HX

Old Rectory Walk

IP92EF

The Street

IP92ES

Chapel Close

IP92JD

Mill Hill

IP92UU

Penny Meadow

IP92HF

Letton Close

IP92UJ

Farthings Went

IP92ER

Vine Walk

IP92JE

Mill Hill

IP92EH

The Street

IP92HJ

Garrods

IP92LA

Mill Hill

IP92XW

Hawbridge

IP92HT

Aisthorpe

IP92JS

Capel Grove

IP92ET

Dodmans

IP92EU

Rembrow Road

IP92XF

Peters Grove

IP92HQ

Stockmers End

IP92JW

Days Road

IP92LJ

Thorney Road

IP92JH

The Parkins

IP92NL

Badger Sett Close

IP92LF

The Street

IP92YH

Red Campion

IP92UR

Crotchets Close

IP92XN

Broom Way

IP92EX

Plough Road

IP92XA

White Horse Road

IP92JP

London Road

IP92EZ

Little Gulls

IP92PF

Fox Earth Close

Data Sources

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