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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, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £429K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Capel St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Capel St Mary over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£425,000£307
Semi-Detached8£313,750£324
Terraced5£240,000£248
Flats3£154,950£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Capel St Mary

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Capel St Mary.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301,500£264,000£212,250
2017£376,750£259,750£218,123
2018£350,000£277,900£245,000
2019£347,498£245,995£366,248
2020£376,500£265,000£261,500
2021£382,500£285,000£284,500
2022£424,000£335,000£266,000
2023£435,000£310,000£290,000
2024£425,000£310,000£302,500
2025£432,500£305,000£322,500
2026£422,500£340,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Capel St Mary.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Capel St Mary.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£249£301
2017£260£271£220
2018£273£285£343
2019£299£275£314
2020£308£308£311
2021£323£333£330
2022£341£359£427
2023£356£353£284
2024£335£317£378
2025£332£315£304
2026£368£321£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Capel St Mary.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Capel St Mary in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.