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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

IP309GL

Cresmedow Way

IP309LY

Hall Lane

IP309GJ

Whatley Close

IP309UD

Eastern Way

IP309SA

The Street

IP309DZ

Church Road

IP309TZ

Horsefair

IP309SB

Bury Road

IP309EL

Pightle Close

IP309RS

Warren Lane

IP309RX

Roman Fields

IP309FZ

Long Gilberts Road

IP309PQ

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309WR

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309QY

Mill Close

IP309DF

Wetherden Road

IP309QL

Drinkstone Road

IP309QW

Masons Lane

IP309YT

Freedom Road

IP309XJ

The Street

IP309EQ

School Road

IP309YH

Farthing Land

IP309EU

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309ET

Gardeners Walk

IP309EN

Parnell Lane

IP309QR

Kiln Lane

IP309WP

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309XR

Parkers Field Close

IP309DD

Wetherden Road

IP309UL

Wyatt Close

IP309BU

Home Field

IP309RY

Lanecroft

IP309QN

The Street

IP309ED

Hawk End Lane

IP309SN

Abbotts Meadow

IP309DQ

Mill Gardens

IP309YS

Levant Close

IP309HJ

Ashfield Road

IP309XU

Summer Close

IP309DP

Eastern Way

IP309BX

Cooks Road

IP309RR

Wood Road

IP309BT

New Road

IP309HP

Grove Lane

IP309XT

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309XW

Grange Close

IP309SD

Briar Hill

IP309HR

Station Road Industrial Estate

IP309XS

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309DJ

Jubilee Terrace

IP309QS

Kiln Row

IP309FR

Hawk Green

IP309SG

Rags Lane

IP309UX

Meadow Court

IP309EW

School Road

IP309YL

Jervises Croft

IP309FP

Greencroft

IP309DL

Miller Close

IP309FG

Clay Field

IP309FF

Malting Field

IP309UU

Lower Broom Road

IP309ER

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309QJ

The Street

IP309WL

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309GF

Crown Mill

IP309HG

Ashfield Road

IP309DG

Wetherden Road

IP309YE

The Street

IP309DE

Prescott Drive

IP309TX

Stonalls

IP309EF

Bennett Avenue

IP309UH

Blackbourne Road

IP309FS

Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309RW

Wood Road

IP309XL

Spring Drive

IP309HB

The Granary

IP309GG

Crabtree Meadow

IP309TB

Monks Path

IP309SE

Meadowlands

IP309DT

Warren Lane

IP309DS

Warren Close

IP309UT

Black Bourn Avenue

IP309RB

Corn Mill Green

IP309RU

Heath Road

IP309EZ

Bennett Avenue

IP309UP

Windmill Avenue

IP309FL

Upper Crossway

IP309DU

Church Road

IP309QX

Mill Lane

IP309RE

Steeles Road

IP309FY

Borley Crescent

IP309HQ

Buttenhaugh Green

IP309RJ

Sharps Row

IP309EP

Church Road

IP309FW

Swan Yard

IP309ZN

Navigation Close

IP309EH

School Avenue

IP309HA

Station Road

IP309HT

Fairmead

IP309ES

Church Road

Data Sources

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