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East Bergholt

England / East of England / Babergh / East Bergholt

About

East Bergholt ward is located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, covering the village of East Bergholt and surrounding rural areas. The village is known for its connection to the artist John Constable, who was born here. The area features a mix of historic buildings, including the 16th-century Church of St Mary, and open countryside. The River Stour forms part of the boundary, providing a natural landscape feature.

The ward has a mix of residential properties, from older cottages to newer developments, alongside local amenities such as shops, pubs, and a primary school. Agriculture and tourism play a role in the local economy, with visitors drawn to the Constable connections and scenic walks. Public transport links are limited, with most travel reliant on private vehicles. The ward retains a rural character while being within reach of larger towns like Colchester and Ipswich.

Area overview

On average East Bergholt has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Bergholt is £48,900 per year. There are 2 schools in East Bergholt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Bergholt Population
2,724
Population density
207.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 forms of private rent
34
2.89%
Total households: 1,175

Property prices in East Bergholt

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in East Bergholt area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,140,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£482,500
Semi-Detached16£294,995
Terraced13£315,000

10 years price trend in East Bergholt

All postcodes in East Bergholt

CO76SW

School Lane

CO76UL

Flatford Road

CO76XH

Mission Lane

CO76RS

Pitts End

CO76RT

Heath Road

CO76TJ

Rectory Hill

CO76TP

Gandish Close

CO76UN

Flatford Road

CO76XS

East End Lane

CO76SZ

Gandish Close

CO76UH

Fenbridge Lane

CO76UT

East End Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.