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Elmswell & Woolpit

About

Elmswell & Woolpit ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering the villages of Elmswell and Woolpit along with surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by a mix of residential and agricultural land, with open fields and small woodlands. Elmswell has a railway station providing connections to Ipswich and Cambridge, while Woolpit is known for its historic high street and village green.

The area has local amenities including shops, schools, and community facilities serving both villages. Farming remains an important part of the local economy, with arable and livestock production in the surrounding countryside. The ward has seen some housing development in recent years, balancing growth with its rural character.

Area overview

On average Elmswell & Woolpit has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Elmswell & Woolpit is £47,306 per year. There are 2 schools in Elmswell & Woolpit: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Elmswell & Woolpit Population

6,537

Population density

403.8 per km²

Demographics

British

6,192

94.71%

Other White

146

2.23%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.44%

Irish

0.35%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.35%

Total population: 6,538

Housing

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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Elmswell & Woolpit area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £699,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	68	£425,000	£283,500	£363,750	£487,500	£590,000
Flats	2	£132,000	£124,800	£128,000	£136,000	£139,200
Semi-Detached	23	£246,000	£188,230	£222,500	£291,500	£349,000
Terraced	23	£232,000	£123,884	£210,000	£286,250	£348,000

10 years median price trend in Elmswell & Woolpit

All postcodes in Elmswell & Woolpit

IP309TU

Hay Barn Meadow

IP309XP

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham

IP309ZE

School Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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