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Capel St Mary

England / East of England / Babergh / Capel St Mary

About

Capel St Mary is a ward in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, bungalows, and smaller terraced properties. The village centre features local amenities such as shops, a primary school, and a medical centre, serving the needs of residents. Surrounding farmland and green spaces provide a rural backdrop, while the A12 road offers connections to Ipswich and Colchester.

The ward includes parts of the nearby hamlet of Washbrook, adding to its semi-rural character. Public transport links are limited, with most travel relying on private vehicles. Capel St Mary has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the village hall or St Mary’s Church. The area balances quiet village life with convenient access to larger towns for work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Capel St Mary has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34 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 of residents in Capel St Mary is £48,900 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Capel St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,500 up to £860,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£460,000
Semi-Detached12£326,000
Terraced4£274,500

10 years price trend in Capel St Mary

All postcodes in Capel St Mary

IP92JG

Mill Close

IP92EA

The Old Street

IP92ER

East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary

IP92JJ

Boundary Oaks

IP92LE

Dawes Close

IP92LH

Crotchets Close

IP92XP

Two Acres

IP92XS

Friars

IP92HA

Red Sleeve

IP92HS

Elm Lane

IP92LA

Mill Hill

IP92YE

East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.