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Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

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About

The Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham area lies just north of Bury St Edmunds, characterised by gently rolling agricultural land and the meandering course of the River Lark. Settlements are typically compact, centred around historic churches and village greens, with residential development often extending along former estate lands.

The landscape is defined by large, working arable fields and pockets of woodland. A network of public footpaths, including the historic Lark Valley Path, connects the villages and follows the river corridor. The area retains a strong equestrian presence, with several active stud farms and training yards situated on the outskirts of the villages.

Area overview

On average Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is £59,034 per year. There are 3 schools in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham is home to around 8,230 people, with a population density of about 115.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham Population
8,230
Population density
115.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.39(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.8(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.44(-44%)
Other theft
5.47(-2%)
Public order
3.65(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,484
90.94%
Other White
277
3.37%
Indian
77
0.94%
Other
61
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.73%
Total population: 8,230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,289
33.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,189
17.43%
No qualifications
1,128
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,456
41.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,063
30.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
12.07%
Other social rented
307
8.7%
Social rents from council
119
3.37%
Total households: 3,529

Property prices in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,868,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham 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 Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£450,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached42£329,500
Terraced23£258,500

10 years median price trend in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham.

All postcodes in Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP312TJ

Dunwich Place

IP300AN

Felsham Road

IP309JE

Drury Close

IP312QU

Mount Road

IP300DJ

Bury Road

IP300EU

North Hill

IP286DY

West Stow Road

IP286LN

Dairy Drive

IP309LN

High Rougham

IP300EP

The Drive

IP309LG

Kingshall Street

IP312RU

Mill Road

IP294RA

Donkey Lane

IP294RT

Beechcroft

IP300EH

Bradfield St George Road

IP309JX

Oak Lane

IP312QX

Rougham

IP312RZ

Livermere Road

IP326TT

Kenmare Close

IP326TU

Mannock Drive

IP294RU

Fox Cottages

IP312QE

Livermere Road

IP326FF

Spinning Lane

IP312RG

Park Lane

IP309LE

Kingshall Street

IP326TX

Weston Drive

IP286JH

Fornham Park

IP286JX

The Green

IP300EJ

St Clare Hall Bungalows

IP309JD

Wheelwright Close

IP309LF

Kingshall Street

IP312NT

Cox Lane

IP312SE

Fornham Road

IP326GL

Mansfield Road

IP311SS

Old Hall Lane

IP312FP

Farriers Close

IP312QY

East Barton Road

IP312RN

Aspen Close

IP312RP

Downing Drive

IP286TN

Culford Road

IP326GH

St Olaves

IP286LD

Tut Hill

IP286TP

Turnberry Drive

IP309NJ

Orchard Close

IP312PE

Mere Close

IP326FE

Shearing Street

IP294RD

Church Road

IP300EG

Bury Road

IP309JF

Kedington Close

IP312SU

The Park

IP312TE

Derby Place

IP312TW

Anglesey Place

IP326FW

Cargo Lane

IP326GU

Peachey Close

IP326NU

Lamdin Road

IP300LL

Chapel Road

IP311SW

The Street

IP312NX

Ixworth Road

IP312PL

Thurston Road

IP312RQ

School Lane

IP312SL

Lodge Close

IP326FY

Woodburn Drive

IP326GF

Tollcott Drive

IP326TR

Myrtlewood Road

IP326TZ

Cossie Close

IP327QR

Prigmore Drive

IP309LW

Nether Street

IP311SY

Fornham House Close

IP311TD

Gilstrap Road

IP312SY

Garden Close

IP312TX

Lithgo Paddock

IP309LJ

New Road

IP309LL

Priors Close

IP309NA

The Battlies

IP312QZ

Green Lane

IP286XA

Gleneagles Close

IP311SN

Barton Hill

IP326UB

St Olaves

IP294RH

Smithy Close

IP309LR

New Road

IP312PS

Thurston Road

IP312RJ

School Road

IP286LE

Tut Hill

IP286UF

Lark Valley Drive

IP300AL

Rougham

IP312SG

Fornham Road

IP326FD

Merchant Avenue

IP300DH

Church Road

IP309JN

Almshouse Road

IP312QB

Livermere Road

IP312RD

Shinham Bridge

IP326FZ

Goddard Street

IP327FN

Preston Close

IP312QD

Livermere Road

IP312QT

Cattishall

IP312RL

Conyers Way

IP300AX

Hollybush Corner

IP300BQ

White Horse Lane

IP300EN

Bury Road

IP309NE

Chapmans Close

Data Sources

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