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Copdock & Washbrook

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About

Copdock & Washbrook ward comprises two distinct villages situated in the Suffolk countryside, just south of Ipswich. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments interspersed among older properties and surrounding farmland. The River Belstead Brook flows through the landscape, contributing to the rural character. Local amenities include a primary school, village halls, and a community shop, serving the needs of residents within this essentially parish-based setting.

The ward's geography is defined by the A12 and A14 road corridors, which border it and provide major transport links. This creates a contrast between the quiet village lanes and the constant background hum of traffic. A notable local landmark is the medieval St. Mary's Church in Washbrook, with its distinctive round tower. The area maintains several public footpaths that connect the settlements and traverse the working arable fields, emphasizing its agricultural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Copdock & Washbrook has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Copdock & Washbrook is £59,493 per year. There are 3 schools in Copdock & Washbrook: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Copdock & Washbrook is home to around 3,226 people, with a population density of about 70.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Copdock & Washbrook Population
3,226
Population density
70.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.9(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.99(+42%)
Vehicle crime
7.75(+76%)
Other theft
7.44(+36%)
Burglary
5.89(+112%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,023
93.77%
Other White
77
2.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
22
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.62%
Irish
15
0.47%
Total population: 3,224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
907
32.97%
Level 3 (A level)
487
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
15.63%
No qualifications
382
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
293
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 2,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
648
47.58%
Owns with a mortgage
425
31.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
112
8.22%
Social rents from council
111
8.15%
Other social rented
30
2.2%
Total households: 1,362

Property prices in Copdock & Washbrook

Median price£362,500
Price per sq ft£354
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £573K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Copdock & Washbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Copdock & Washbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£585,000£384
Semi-Detached18£324,000£353
Terraced6£317,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Copdock & Washbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Copdock & Washbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,720£272,500£190,000
2017£412,500£283,498£214,000
2018£450,000£285,000£235,000
2019£445,000£258,000£237,000
2020£515,000£272,500£282,500
2021£595,000£343,500£285,000
2022£515,000£290,000£370,000
2023£583,000£295,000£320,000
2024£522,500£295,000£295,000
2025£675,000£328,000£345,000
2026£416,000£305,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Copdock & Washbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Copdock & Washbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£254£217
2017£284£258£308
2018£295£323£332
2019£281£251£285
2020£312£280£252
2021£325£334£296
2022£374£337£359
2023£386£334£268
2024£353£309£400
2025£382£353£289
2026£358£343£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Copdock & Washbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Copdock & Washbrook 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.