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East Bergholt

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About

East Bergholt ward encompasses the village of East Bergholt and its surrounding rural landscape in the Babergh district. The area is characterised by its open farmland, woodland, and the River Stour forming part of its boundary. The historic village centre contains a mix of architectural styles, with many buildings constructed from local materials. The parish church is notable for its separate, timber-framed bell cage, a rare survival from the Tudor period.

The ward includes the hamlets of Flatford and Dedham Vale, the latter being part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is historically associated with the painter John Constable, whose family owned land here. Local footpaths and bridleways connect the settlements through the agricultural land. The economy retains a connection to agriculture while also supporting local services and businesses catering to residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average East Bergholt has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Bergholt is £63,818 per year. The median sale price in East Bergholt is £465,375 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £371,250 and £595,000. There are 2 schools in East Bergholt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Bergholt is home to around 2,724 people, with a population density of about 207.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Bergholt Population
2,724
Population density
207.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.19(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.67(-68%)
Other theft
1.84(-66%)
Burglary
1.84(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,562
94.02%
Other White
57
2.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.73%
Irish
17
0.62%
Total population: 2,725

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
871
37.43%
No qualifications
362
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
353
15.17%
Level 3 (A level)
316
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
215
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 2,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
600
51.06%
Owns with a mortgage
323
27.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
104
8.85%
Social rents from council
76
6.47%
Other social rented
34
2.89%
Total households: 1,175

Property prices in East Bergholt

Median price: £465,375
Price per sq ft: £397
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £371K – £595K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £465,375 (about £397 per square foot) in East Bergholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,600 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Bergholt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£536,250£424
Flats1£400,236£288
Semi-Detached5£270,000£324
Terraced6£260,000£351

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Bergholt

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Bergholt.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,405£250,000£215,000
2017£395,000£342,500£230,500
2018£388,500£375,000£277,500
2019£490,000£362,500£247,500
2020£505,000£370,000£275,000
2021£475,500£310,000£260,000
2022£542,500£351,500£277,500
2023£531,925£467,500£300,000
2024£529,998£366,500£310,000
2025£541,250£297,500£318,000
2026£512,500£320,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Bergholt.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Bergholt.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£310£280
2017£304£309£294
2018£310£342£271
2019£342£348£281
2020£331£282£292
2021£342£330£288
2022£382£315£295
2023£423£478£365
2024£377£375£323
2025£421£396£365
2026£421£358£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Bergholt.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Bergholt in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Babergh district.

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,821
Band C£2,081
Band D£2,342
Band E£2,862
Band F£3,382
Band G£3,903
Band H£4,683

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

Local government

Elected councillors for East Bergholt ward.

Local councillors

Sallie Jean Davies

East Bergholt - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about East Bergholt

Is East Bergholt safe?

East Bergholt records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Bergholt?

The median sale price in East Bergholt is £465,375 (about £397 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Bergholt?

East Bergholt has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is East Bergholt?

East Bergholt scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Bergholt sits around rank 26,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Bergholt?

The average household income in East Bergholt is around £63,818 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Bergholt?

East Bergholt is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sallie Jean Davies (Green Party).

All postcodesin East Bergholt

CO76QX

Hadleigh Road

CO76SU

Gaston End

CO76UU

Straight Road

CO76RB

Quintons Road

CO76XB

East End Lane

CO76TN

Rectory Hill

CO76XT

Park Road

CO76FU

East Bergholt

CO76QT

Hadleigh Road

CO76TY

Willets Pond

CO76QR

Hop Meadow

CO76UA

Clarence Villas

CO76SR

Chaplin Road

CO76XE

East End Lane

CO76RU

Heath Close

CO76TE

The Street

CO76QW

Painters Place

CO76XU

Putticks Lane

CO76SQ

Aldous Close

CO76XR

The Drift

CO76SZ

Gandish Close

CO76FN

Branstons Drive

CO76TR

White Horse Road

CO76AY

Beehive Close

CO76RW

Foxhall Close

CO76TJ

Burnt Oak Corner

CO76FS

Gullifer Way

CO76UJ

Flatford Road

CO76RT

Heath Road

CO76SP

Whitesfield

CO76XD

East End Lane

CO76RG

Woodgates Road

CO76XJ

Oak Cottages

CO76TG

Rectory Hill

CO76SL

Elm Road

CO76UR

Gandish Road

CO76SG

Elm Road

CO76YY

Cemetery Lane

CO76XF

East End

CO111QZ

Bergholt Road

CO111RA

Rowland Villas

CO76PG

Ipswich Road

CO76XN

Broom Knoll

CO76SE

Gaston Street

CO76PQ

Ipswich Road

CO76RF

Moores Lane

CO76TZ

Cordwinders

CO76RS

Pitts End

CO76RA

Heath Road

CO76UT

Straight Road

CO76SS

Gaston Street

CO76DD

Hills Avenue

CO76RP

Richardsons Road

CO76TU

White Horse Road

CO76RR

Richardsons Road

CO76SF

Gaston Street

CO76SN

Askins Road

CO76UN

Flatford Lane

CO76US

Mill Road

CO76SA

Cemetery Lane

CO76XH

Mission Lane

CO76QY

Foxhall Fields

CO111RD

Bergholt Road

CO76FR

Gaston End

CO76FP

Branstons Drive

CO76TH

Rectory Hill

CO76XP

Slough Road

CO76TT

Orvis Lane

CO76FW

Lodge Field

CO76XA

East End

CO76FL

Allerton Grove

CO76TL

Burnt Oak

CO76SD

Gaston Street

CO76XL

Broom Knoll

CO76RD

Quintons Corner

CO76BP

Harris Gardens

CO76TS

Notcutts

CO76SB

Gaston Street

CO76SW

School Lane

CO76XG

Holly Cottages

CO76UH

Fenbridge Lane

CO76RH

Rose Gardens

CO76QN

Collingwood Fields

CO76QU

Hadleigh Road

CO76RQ

Heath Road

CO76XQ

East End

CO76SH

Elm Estate

CO76RJ

Heath Road

CO76UD

Dazeleys Lane

CO76TF

The Street

CO76QZ

Ellesmere Cottages

CO111RB

Victor Villas

CO76UB

Manningtree Road

CO76TA

The Street

CO76SJ

Fiddlers Lane

CO76RN

Chaplin Road

CO76UX

Straight Road

CO76RZ

Cemetery Lane

CO76UL

Flatford

CO76TX

White Horse Road