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About

Combs Ford is a residential ward located on the eastern edge of the town of Stowmarket. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more recent developments. It contains local amenities such as schools and shops serving the immediate community. The ward is bordered by the Gipping Valley and includes areas of open green space alongside the river.

A notable feature is the historic Combs Mill, a former watermill situated on the River Gipping. The river and its surrounding paths provide a linear route for walking and cycling through the landscape. The ward's layout reflects its position as a gateway between the town centre and the more rural parishes to the east.

Area overview

On average Combs Ford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Combs Ford is £55,817 per year. There are 2 schools in Combs Ford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Combs Ford is home to around 5,592 people, with a population density of about 1,904.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Combs Ford Population
5,592
Population density
1,904.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.87(+96%)
Shoplifting
18.6(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.59(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.34(+94%)
Public order
9.84(+92%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,246
93.83%
Other White
137
2.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.68%
Other
28
0.5%
Other Asian
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,054
22.41%
Level 4 qualifications or above
986
20.97%
Level 3 (A level)
883
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
646
13.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,703

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
937
38.56%
Owns with a mortgage
711
29.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
308
12.67%
Social rents from council
263
10.82%
Other social rented
144
5.93%
Total households: 2,430

Property prices in Combs Ford

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in Combs Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Combs Ford 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 Combs Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£300,000
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached29£240,000
Terraced34£196,250

10 years median price trend in Combs Ford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combs Ford.

All postcodes in Combs Ford

IP142EA

Bramford Court

IP141AX

Temple Road

IP141EY

Gipping Way

IP142NY

Shelley Close

IP142PZ

Edgecomb Road

IP142AH

Stowmarket Business Park

IP141BD

Ipswich Road

IP142NX

Raydon Croft

IP142BD

Hillside

IP142DD

Combs Lane

IP141DD

Lockington Walk

IP142BL

Ford View Road

IP142PQ

Lavenham Way

IP141BW

Ipswich Road

IP142NS

Farriers Road

IP142PF

Hintlesham Close

IP142SY

Poplar Hill

IP142PP

Melford Road

IP141BF

River Gardens

IP142DB

Combs Lane

IP142BX

Hunt Close

IP142DA

Combs Lane

IP142FB

Water Vole Close

IP142EQ

Normandy Close

IP142PX

Hartest Way

IP142NR

Millers Close

IP142RL

Combs Wood Drive

IP142PS

Aldham Gardens

IP141BY

Ipswich Road

IP142PG

Flatford Close

IP141BJ

Woodfield Drive

IP141DG

Abbots Walk

IP142AT

The Crescent

IP142AL

Needham Road

IP142EJ

Poplar Hill

IP142NT

Hessett Close

IP142AR

The Square

IP142HB

Hill Rise

IP142FH

Wheelwright Close

IP142DT

Chandlers Walk

IP142PE

Lavenham Way

IP142BZ

Lavenham Way

IP142AX

Poplar Hill

IP142AJ

Needham Road

IP142PU

Boxford Close

IP142AS

Poplar Hill

IP141BN

Woodfield Lane

IP141BL

Ipswich Road

IP142BH

Clare Close

IP141BH

Lockington Close

IP142DR

Thatchers Walk

IP142DQ

Campion Crescent

IP142AD

Needham Road

IP142DN

Edgecomb Road

IP142JJ

Hill Rise

IP141AG

Chestnut Grove

IP142PT

Melford Road

IP142DS

Tylers Way

IP142BG

Kersey Close

IP141BZ

Pine View Close

IP142PW

Glemsford Road

IP142AY

Poplar Hill

IP142BU

Fenn Close

IP142DJ

Aldis Avenue

IP142AW

Needham Road

IP142BB

Webb Road

IP141BP

Bridge Street

IP141BS

Bridge Street

IP142BJ

Lavenham Way

IP142RD

Lindsey Way

IP141BE

Ipswich Road

IP142DY

Wayside Close

IP141BT

Lime Tree Place

IP142AG

Needham Road

IP142QT

Rattlesden Close

IP142NW

Weavers Close

IP141BU

Lime Tree Place

IP142EG

Verneuil Avenue

IP142EB

Victory Court

IP142DG

Baldwin Road

IP141BQ

Lockington Road

IP142RB

Whatfield Way

IP141BX

Lime Tree Place

IP142FF

Anvil Way

IP142AB

Wynton Rise

IP142PR

Melford Road

IP142ED

Stowmarket Business Park

IP142DU

Woolmers Close

IP142BQ

Shimpling Close

IP142SA

School Meadow

IP142DL

Aldis Avenue

IP142DZ

Jubilee Avenue

IP142FG

Forge Road

IP142AP

Combs Ford

IP142FE

Farrier's Road

IP142DE

Combs Lane

IP142PJ

Polstead Close

IP142QP

Needham Road

IP142QX

Needham Road

IP142NU

Elmsett Close

Data Sources

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