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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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
57
Deprivation level
2/10
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
29.83(-4%)
Other theft
7.5(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-50%)
Public order
5.51(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-38%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Elmswell & Woolpit area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 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£416,500
Flats1£124,000
Semi-Detached24£255,500
Terraced20£229,500

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

IP309XS

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309WL

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309FD

Paigle Close

IP309QF

Oaklands

IP309EP

Church Road

IP309RT

Warren Lane

IP309SH

Broomhill Lane

IP309EA

School Road

IP309FL

Upper Crossway

IP309GY

White House Barns

IP309QU

Heath Road

IP309RU

Heath Road

IP309YD

Hulver Close

IP309EY

Bennett Avenue

IP309HP

Grove Lane

IP309LY

Hall Lane

IP309EJ

Pightle Close

IP309RB

Corn Mill Green

IP309FS

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309GE

Grange Meadows

IP309NP

St Edmunds Drive

IP309YR

Furlong Close

IP309DT

Warren Lane

IP309GF

Crown Mill

IP309GZ

Lyle Close

IP309SB

Bury Road

IP309WG

Gipping Court

IP309NT

Lawn Drive

IP309UA

Bennett Avenue

IP309ED

Hawk End Lane

IP309YE

The Street

IP309FN

Steeles Close

IP309UB

William Armstrong Close

IP309UG

Borley Crescent

IP309BW

Farm Meadow

IP309EN

Parnell Lane

IP309ES

Church Road

IP309HA

Station Road

IP309YP

Bere Road

IP309ZP

Dove House Place

IP309HG

Ashfield Road

IP309HJ

Ashfield Road

IP309QP

Rectory Lane

IP309RZ

Venture Road

IP309SE

Meadowlands

IP309XY

Boten Drive

IP309UT

Black Bourn Avenue

IP309YZ

Rathland Close

IP309ZN

Navigation Close

IP309ZQ

Petronilla Gardens

IP309BZ

Cooks Road

IP309QX

Mill Lane

IP309RN

The Heath

IP309SD

Briar Hill

IP309YA

Selion Way

IP309HT

Fairmead

IP309QT

Old Stowmarket Road

IP309RP

Wood Road

IP309YU

Grassy Lane

IP309XX

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309EZ

Bennett Avenue

IP309GG

Crabtree Meadow

IP309HN

Grove Lane

IP309QJ

The Street

IP309FP

Greencroft

IP309RA

Saffrons Close

IP309XU

Summer Close

IP309DQ

Mill Gardens

IP309TY

Wrights Way

IP309PQ

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309RS

Warren Lane

IP309UD

Eastern Way

IP309RD

Steeles Road

IP309FR

Hawk Green

IP309SQ

White Elm Road

IP309DL

Miller Close

IP309FX

Kiln Lane

IP309HQ

Buttenhaugh Green

IP309RJ

Sharps Row

IP309UQ

Heath Gardens

IP309DS

Warren Close

IP309GT

Cattlegate

IP309QW

Masons Lane

IP309GS

Southlands Row

IP309TZ

Horsefair

IP309UP

Windmill Avenue

IP309YY

Clay Pit Close

IP309FF

Malting Field

IP309XN

Lark Rise

IP309HD

Station Road

IP309ZH

Abbey Road

IP309JH

Hall Lane

IP309UY

Brett Close

IP309EW

School Road

IP309UH

Blackbourne Road

IP309UX

Meadow Court

IP309XL

Spring Drive

IP309DN

Rowan Green

IP309EE

School Road

IP309GD

Pindar Gardens

Data Sources

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