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Debenham

About

Debenham ward is situated in the Mid Suffolk district, centred around the historic village of Debenham itself. The area is characterised by gently rolling agricultural land and mixed woodland, with the River Deben flowing through the parish. The settlement pattern includes the main village hub along with several smaller hamlets and scattered farms across the wider rural landscape. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture and land management.

The village is known for its distinctive wide main street, which is unusual for a settlement of its size and hints at its past importance as a local market centre. The area's geography is defined by shallow valleys and low hills, with land use primarily for arable farming and some livestock. Community life focuses on the village, which contains essential services and historic buildings, including a church with a notable medieval tower.

Area overview

On average Debenham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Debenham is £61,857 per year. There are 2 schools in Debenham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Debenham is home to around 3,275 people, with a population density of about 78.6 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Debenham Population

3,275

Population density

78.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.82(-23%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.19(-19%)

Other theft

2.14(-62%)

Anti-social behaviour

1.83(-84%)

Burglary

1.83(-34%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

3,117

95.18%

Other White

1.92%

African

0.52%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.46%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.4%

Total population: 3,275

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

949

34.58%

Level 3 (A level)

467

17.02%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

434

15.82%

No qualifications

413

15.05%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

242

8.82%

Total 16+ residents: 2,744

Housing

Owns outright

650

46.63%

Owns with a mortgage

376

26.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

174

12.48%

Social rents from council

5.31%

Other social rented

4.95%

Total households: 1,394

Property prices in Debenham

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Debenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £880,000.

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 Debenham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£461,250	£246,813	£353,750	£561,250	£682,500
Flats	1	£232,500	£232,500	£232,500	£232,500	£232,500
Semi-Detached	17	£310,000	£244,000	£285,000	£366,000	£457,000
Terraced	5	£275,000	£175,500	£197,500	£295,000	£331,000

10 years median price trend in Debenham

All postcodes in Debenham

IP146RE

Gracechurch Street

IP146RL

Gracechurch Street

IP146RW

Cross Green

IP146SB

Harris Court

IP146SL

Wells Way

IP146LY

Sunnyside Corner

IP146RD

Great Back Lane

IP146JS

Low Road

IP146QZ

Field Way

IP146RH

Henry Street

IP146RQ

Gracechurch Street

IP237QD

Plash Road

IP146BL

Gracechurch Street

IP146RY

Aldous Court

IP146ST

River Close

IP146FJ

Laxton Close

IP146SP

Saxon Close

IP146BP

Gracechurch Street

IP146RG

Henniker Road

IP146QW

High Street

IP146BH

Ipswich Road

IP146SD

Gardeners Road

IP146FH

Greensleeves

IP146LD

Fenn Street

IP146PP

Little London Hill

IP146SN

Raedwald Way

IP146PX

Hitcham Road

IP146QJ

High Street

IP237LH

Kenton Road

IP146PN

London Hill

IP237LG

Bucks Green

IP146FL

Pippin Way

IP237QG

Church Corner

IP146BD

Bakers Lane

IP146JX

Debenham

IP146QT

Cherry Tree Lane

IP146SA

Wardlaw Court

IP146NP

Gracechurch Street

IP146PH

Chancery Lane

IP146BG

Christmas Eve Cottage

IP146RF

Great Back Lane

IP146SE

Sparrow Court

IP146NB

Lodge Cottage

IP146PU

Derrybrook Lane

IP146QL

High Street

IP146RT

Andrews Close

IP146JJ

Eye Road

IP146LG

Vicarage Road

IP146QE

Aspall Road

IP146RZ

Gardeners Road

IP146JE

Aspall Road

IP146RB

Little Back Lane

IP146BT

Bush Corner

IP146PW

London Hill

IP146ND

Low Road

IP146PT

Stony Lane

IP146QY

Gardeners Road

IP146PR

The Butts

IP146QF

Cross Green

IP146QP

High Street

IP146RR

Dove Close

IP146SH

Vicarage Gardens

IP146BJ

Low Road

IP146BW

Gracechurch Street

IP146JQ

Church Close

IP146LU

The Street

IP146NF

Kenton Road

IP146NJ

Shepherds Croft

IP146FN

Debenham

IP146BN

Gracechurch Street

IP146RS

Lock Close

IP237QF

Hall Road

IP146FG

Bramley Place

IP146JU

Debenham Road

IP146LT

The Street

IP146PY

Henniker Road

IP146PA

Bellwell Lane

IP146RJ

Sackvylle Street

IP146BB

Debenham Road

IP146JY

Bellwell Lane

IP146NU

Eye Road

IP146JD

Aspall Road

IP146QB

Water Lane

IP146QN

High Street

IP146QQ

Deben Rise

IP146NT

Debenham

IP146PS

The Butts

IP146JN

Eye Road

IP146JZ

Debenham Road

IP146NX

Little London Hill

IP146LF

Grange Road

IP146BE

Bakers Lane

IP146BQ

Debenham Road

IP146BU

Stowmarket Road

IP146NZ

Eye Road

IP146QR

High Street

IP146RP

Debenham

IP237QE

Hall Road

IP146RU

Moores Close

IP146FE

Otters Holt

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Demographics

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Economics

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