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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

IP309XW

Grange Close

IP309QG

The Street

IP309XR

Parkers Field Close

IP309FW

Swan Yard

IP309SA

The Street

IP309TB

Monks Path

IP309WR

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309ZU

Plough Close

IP309YW

Beaker Place

IP309FG

Clay Field

IP309GH

Blacksmiths Way

IP309GR

Glebe Crescent

IP309WA

Butley Road

IP309RG

Green Road

IP309UE

Oxer Close

IP309YL

Jervises Croft

IP309EF

Bennett Avenue

IP309FA

Loch Rannoch Close

IP309RW

Wood Road

IP309QB

Cow Fair

IP309YN

New Breck Road

IP309DF

Wetherden Road

IP309HU

Bakers Mill

IP309WH

Laurel Court

IP309BU

Home Field

IP309DW

Elliston Close

IP309EB

Rose Lane

IP309ET

Gardeners Walk

IP309WF

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309YQ

Lea Road

IP309ZG

Lancastrian Close

IP309BS

Cooks Road

IP309DD

Wetherden Road

IP309FB

Little Green

IP309NS

Elmswella Crescent

IP309RQ

The Green

IP309SG

Rags Lane

IP309YT

Freedom Road

IP309BX

Cooks Road

IP309DU

Church Road

IP309UJ

Orchard Close

IP309XJ

The Street

IP309DH

Jubilee Terrace

IP309EX

Bennett Avenue

IP309QZ

Green Road

IP309UU

Lower Broom Road

IP309WP

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309ER

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309RR

Wood Road

IP309EG

School Road

IP309EU

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309HH

Oak Lane

IP309RH

Kiln Lane

IP309WJ

Jones Walk

IP309BT

New Road

IP309DE

Prescott Drive

IP309SN

Abbotts Meadow

IP309UF

Pyes Meadow

IP309YJ

Procession Way

IP309DZ

Church Road

IP309QL

Drinkstone Road

IP309QY

Mill Close

IP309SF

Wades Wood

IP309FZ

Long Gilberts Road

IP309SJ

Mitre Close

IP309FQ

Greencroft

IP309HB

The Granary

IP309QQ

Stowmarket Road

IP309YH

Farthing Land

IP309DG

Wetherden Road

IP309DJ

Jubilee Terrace

IP309NN

Broadgrass Green

IP309RX

Roman Fields

IP309RY

Lanecroft

IP309XT

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309EL

Pightle Close

IP309GJ

Whatley Close

IP309QR

Kiln Lane

IP309QS

Kiln Row

IP309UL

Wyatt Close

IP309RF

Green Road

IP309YS

Levant Close

IP309YX

Melvin Way

IP309DP

Eastern Way

IP309DR

Cross Street

IP309QH

The Street

IP309RE

Steeles Road

IP309DA

Thedwastre Close

IP309GL

Cresmedow Way

IP309HR

Station Road Industrial Estate

IP309GA

St Johns Close

IP309SL

The Oaks

IP309DB

Cooks Road

IP309YG

Farrow Close

IP309DY

Church Road

IP309GB

Ropers Gardens

IP309NL

Old Schools Court

IP309TX

Stonalls

IP309EH

School Avenue

IP309EQ

School Road

Data Sources

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