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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Debenham is £61,787 per year. The median sale price in Debenham is £407,500 (around £322 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,500 and £557,728. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Debenham Population
3,275
Population density
78.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.9(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-23%)
Other theft
3.05(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.75(-76%)
Burglary
2.75(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,117
95.18%
Other White
63
1.92%
African
17
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.4%
Total population: 3,275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
650
46.63%
Owns with a mortgage
376
26.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
174
12.48%
Social rents from council
74
5.31%
Other social rented
69
4.95%
Total households: 1,394

Property prices in Debenham

Median price: £407,500
Price per sq ft: £322
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £298K – £558K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £322 per square foot) in Debenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £183,000 up to £1,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Debenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£470,500£321
Semi-Detached9£350,000£332
Terraced4£236,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Debenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Debenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£200,000£229,950
2017£350,000£215,000£195,000
2018£350,000£241,500£187,000
2019£393,750£223,500£219,250
2020£377,500£300,000£238,000
2021£365,000£270,000£220,000
2022£375,000£326,750£262,000
2023£527,500£255,000£240,000
2024£477,500£287,500£258,500
2025£455,000£327,500£256,000
2026£500,000£263,750£236,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Debenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Debenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£245£309
2017£242£259£251
2018£283£275£300
2019£273£286£252
2020£272£302£274
2021£284£279£303
2022£344£322£344
2023£364£313£398
2024£368£364£345
2025£321£308£321
2026£323£416£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Debenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Debenham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district.

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,802
Band C£2,059
Band D£2,317
Band E£2,832
Band F£3,347
Band G£3,861
Band H£4,634

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Debenham ward.

Local councillors

Teresa Jane Davis

Debenham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Debenham

IP146RL

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IP146NH

The Ashes

IP146BE

Bakers Lane

IP146NZ

Eye Road

IP146BW

Gracechurch Street

IP146NS

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IP146NJ

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IP146PD

Aspall Road

IP146NX

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Debenham Road

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Bush Corner

IP146LY

Sunnyside Corner

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Gracechurch Street

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Church Close

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Gardeners Road

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Bakers Lane

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High Street

IP146LD

Fenn Street

IP146LG

Vicarage Road

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Christmas Eve Cottage

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Stowmarket Road

IP146PL

School Corner

IP146FN

Debenham

IP146BL

Gracechurch Street

IP146RA

Gracechurch Street

IP146PA

Bellwell Lane

IP146SQ

Orchid Close

IP146NE

Thorpe Lane

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Eye Road

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Moores Close

IP146LT

The Street

IP146RB

Little Back Lane

IP146QL

High Street

IP146RZ

Gardeners Road

IP146QT

Cherry Tree Lane

IP146NB

Lodge Cottage

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Hall Road

IP146ST

River Close

IP146QB

Water Lane

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Church Corner

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Harris Court

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Pippin Way

IP146PY

Henniker Road

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Debenham

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Grove Lane

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