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Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

About

Clare, Cavendish and Wickhambrook sit in West Suffolk where the River Stour cuts a shallow valley through arable land and mixed woodland. Clare is the market town at the centre, with a motte-and-bailey earthwork marking the site of the medieval castle and a linear country park that follows the old railway platform beside the river. Footpaths and lanes link the three settlements, passing hedgerow fields, small copses and ponds that reflect the parish pattern of farms and hamlets.

Local landmarks include Clare Priory, a friary founded in the 13th century that still occupies a riverside site, and the timber-framed houses and village green around Cavendish church. Wickhambrook covers a wide area of lanes, commons and scattered farms, and supports active village institutions such as the primary school and community hall. Annual fairs, local produce stalls and country walks under beech and oak are how many residents and visitors experience the area’s rural character and layered history.

Area overview

On average Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook is £52,830 per year. There are 4 schools in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook is home to around 6,521 people, with a population density of about 63.4 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook Population

6,521

Population density

63.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.57(-54%)

Burglary

3.99(+44%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.76(-57%)

Other theft

2.61(-52%)

Vehicle crime

2.45(-44%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,226

95.46%

Other White

136

2.09%

Irish

0.61%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.43%

Other Asian

0.26%

Total population: 6,522

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,851

32.92%

No qualifications

1,011

17.98%

Level 3 (A level)

937

16.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

809

14.39%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

545

9.69%

Total 16+ residents: 5,622

Housing

Owns outright

1,366

45.44%

Owns with a mortgage

741

24.65%

Private landlord or letting agency

343

11.41%

Other social rented

295

9.81%

Social rents from council

164

5.46%

Total households: 3,006

Property prices in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	34	£370,000	£214,800	£306,250	£398,750	£570,500
Detached	49	£450,000	£290,998	£370,000	£625,000	£924,000
Flats	2	£185,000	£176,000	£180,000	£190,000	£194,000
Terraced	20	£285,000	£191,750	£240,000	£321,250	£412,000

10 years median price trend in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

All postcodes in Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

CB88PH

Wickham House Bungalows

CO108QP

Mortimer Place

CO108QG

Wentford View

CO108BB

The Green

CB88TX

Lords Lane

CO108PR

Riverbank Close

IP294NH

Whepstead & Wickhambrook

CB88TT

Lord's Lane

CO108BE

Poole Street

CB88TS

Barber's Lane

CB89PY

Hill View

CB88XL

Shop Hill

IP294AF

Hedgerows

IP294BY

The Green

CB88XU

Boyden Close

IP295HH

Church Lane

CO108LY

Lower Street

CB89PP

The Street

CO108NT

Stour Vale

CB89PN

Cowlinge Corner

IP294NP

Cresslands Lane

CB88PE

Bury Road

CO108FA

Aragon Court

CO108PZ

Erbury Place

CO108BP

Peacocks Road

CO108RB

Hillside

CB88YD

Thorns Close

IP295HU

Ousden Road

CO108LP

Lower Street

CB88XQ

Wash Lane

IP295HE

Birds End

CB88UU

Whepstead & Wickhambrook

CO108NB

Clare, Hundon & Kedington

CO108LR

Thurston Lane

CO108BQ

Church Close

CB89PU

Orchard Close

CB88XG

Malting End

CB88YH

Malting End

CB88YB

Attleton Green

CO108DD

Peacocks Road

CO108NW

Malting Lane

IP294AR

Mill Road

IP295HF

Barrow Road

CO108NR

Genevyll Close

CB89PX

Bury Lane

CO108NY

High Street

CB88UD

Rectory Close

CO108NS

Stoke Road

IP294AZ

Rede Road

CO108NU

Westfield

IP294AH

Bury Road

CO108PN

Broadway

CB88PN

Lower Green

CB88XY

Bunters Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail