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Elmswell & Woolpit

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About

Elmswell & Woolpit ward covers a largely rural portion of central Mid Suffolk. The area is defined by its agricultural land, small woodland patches, and the settlements of Elmswell and Woolpit. Elmswell, to the east, has experienced modern residential growth and retains strong railway connections. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Suffolk claylands, with fields divided by hedgerows.

Woolpit is a historic village centred around its large church and traditional green. Its name originates from medieval wool trading pits. The village is known for its distinctive historic buildings constructed from a mix of flint and a unique, locally fired pale pink brick. The surrounding countryside consists of working farms and quiet lanes connecting the communities within the ward.

Area overview

On average Elmswell & Woolpit has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Elmswell & Woolpit is £61,064 per year. There are 2 schools in Elmswell & Woolpit: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Elmswell & Woolpit is home to around 6,537 people, with a population density of about 403.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Elmswell & Woolpit Population
6,537
Population density
403.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.82(+1%)
Other theft
6.88(+26%)
Public order
5.66(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.05(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,192
94.71%
Other White
146
2.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.44%
Irish
23
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.35%
Total population: 6,538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,751
32.24%
Level 3 (A level)
979
18.03%
No qualifications
865
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
774
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,431

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,198
41.55%
Owns with a mortgage
939
32.57%
Other social rented
240
8.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.22%
Social rents from council
150
5.2%
Total households: 2,883

Property prices in Elmswell & Woolpit

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Elmswell & Woolpit area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,750 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Elmswell & Woolpit in the 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 Elmswell & Woolpit over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£415,000
Semi-Detached28£252,500
Terraced24£233,500

10 years median price trend in Elmswell & Woolpit

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit.

All postcodes in Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309RZ

Venture Road

IP309RH

Kiln Lane

IP309HD

Station Road

IP309GY

White House Barns

IP309QH

The Street

IP309DB

Cooks Road

IP309DR

Cross Street

IP309UA

Bennett Avenue

IP309XN

Lark Rise

IP309DA

Thedwastre Close

IP309YG

Farrow Close

IP309WH

Laurel Court

IP309RN

The Heath

IP309QB

Cow Fair

IP309YR

Furlong Close

IP309HH

Oak Lane

IP309UG

Borley Crescent

IP309ZU

Plough Close

IP309RA

Saffrons Close

IP309QT

Old Stowmarket Road

IP309SL

The Oaks

IP309DH

Jubilee Terrace

IP309ZQ

Petronilla Gardens

IP309FB

Little Green

IP309QF

Oaklands

IP309RG

Green Road

IP309SQ

White Elm Road

IP309NP

St Edmunds Drive

IP309YY

Clay Pit Close

IP309YP

Bere Road

IP309RP

Wood Road

IP309WJ

Jones Walk

IP309YU

Grassy Lane

IP309UY

Brett Close

IP309SF

Wades Wood

IP309NT

Lawn Drive

IP309YJ

Procession Way

IP309UB

William Armstrong Close

IP309YX

Melvin Way

IP309FN

Steeles Close

IP309RL

Heath Road

IP309RT

Warren Lane

IP309EB

Rose Lane

IP309ZG

Lancastrian Close

IP309BZ

Cooks Road

IP309QP

Rectory Lane

IP309EG

School Road

IP309FX

Kiln Lane

IP309ZE

Heriot Road

IP309UF

Pyes Meadow

IP309NL

Old Schools Court

IP309SH

Broomhill Lane

IP309RD

Steeles Road

IP309BS

Cooks Road

IP309GZ

Lyle Close

IP309NS

Elmswella Crescent

IP309DX

Spong Lane

IP309BW

Farm Meadow

IP309ZH

Abbey Road

IP309UQ

Heath Gardens

IP309GR

Glebe Crescent

IP309YQ

Lea Road

IP309FQ

Greencroft

IP309QG

The Street

IP309QQ

Stowmarket Road

IP309WF

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309YN

New Breck Road

IP309YA

Selion Way

IP309QU

Heath Road

IP309HN

Grove Lane

IP309SJ

Mitre Close

IP309GS

Southlands Row

IP309GH

Blacksmiths Way

IP309YZ

Rathland Close

IP309TY

Wrights Way

IP309EX

Bennett Avenue

IP309UJ

Orchard Close

IP309DN

Rowan Green

IP309GD

Pindar Gardens

IP309YD

Hulver Close

IP309DW

Elliston Close

IP309WG

Gipping Court

IP309YW

Beaker Place

IP309JH

Hall Lane

IP309HU

Bakers Mill

IP309EJ

Pightle Close

IP309GT

Cattlegate

IP309XX

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309FD

Paigle Close

IP309EA

School Road

IP309QZ

Green Road

IP309GE

Grange Meadows

IP309HL

Ashfield Road

IP309DY

Church Road

IP309RQ

The Green

IP309XP

Stackfields Close

IP309TU

Hay Barn Meadow

IP309EE

School Road

IP309WA

Butley Road

IP309EY

Bennett Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.