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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 47 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
47
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
24.67(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.08(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-16%)
Other theft
4.74(-13%)
Public order
3.65(-29%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 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
Terraced21£267,500
Detached57£450,000
Flats2£107,500
Semi-Detached41£325,000

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

IP294SG

Bury Road

IP309LX

Rougham

IP326FZ

Goddard Street

IP312RH

The Park

IP286XA

Gleneagles Close

IP312PH

Mere Farm Cottages

IP286JL

Pound Meadow

IP312TE

Derby Place

IP326GB

St Olaves

IP312SU

The Park

IP327FQ

Fortress Way

IP300LP

The Street

IP300AG

Felsham Road

IP312TT

The Coppice

IP312RE

East Barton Road

IP300DQ

Church Road

IP311ST

Church Close

IP312QE

Livermere Road

IP300BB

Rougham

IP294RQ

Chapel Road

IP286TR

St Andrews Drive

IP326TZ

Cossie Close

IP326GS

Flittons Close

IP309LR

New Road

IP300EJ

St Clare Hall Bungalows

IP300AA

Felsham Road

IP309JE

Drury Close

IP312RG

Park Lane

IP286JS

Forge End

IP312FP

Farriers Close

IP286UG

Lark Valley Drive

IP286JH

Fornham Park

IP312RX

Conyers Green

IP309JB

Mouse Lane

IP286JR

Rectory Meadow

IP286UU

Carnoustie Drive

IP312NU

East Barton Road

IP326GU

Peachey Close

IP309JS

Rougham

IP312SQ

The Avenue

IP311TB

Ord Road

IP312QP

The Street

IP312PW

Thurston Road

IP312QG

Livermere Road

IP309NA

The Battlies

IP309JJ

Church Road

IP309JT

Eastlowe Hill

IP311FE

Compiegne Way

IP294RS

Bury Road

IP286UP

Fulford Close

IP326FE

Shearing Street

IP326GP

Collis Close

IP286JY

Hengrave Road

IP309JU

Moat Lane

IP312SX

The Park

IP312RT

School Road

IP326GW

Peachey Close

IP309JX

Oak Lane

IP294RA

Donkey Lane

IP309NG

Ipswich Road

IP326NU

Lamdin Road

IP300BP

Brooke Close

IP286JZ

Sandlands Drive

IP309JL

Almshouse Road

IP286TN

Culford Road

IP300EW

Eastlowhill Road

IP309LS

New Road

IP286XF

Birkdale Court

IP326FD

Merchant Avenue

IP312QD

Livermere Road

IP312QZ

Green Lane

IP312RU

Mill Road

IP312QY

East Barton Road

IP327QU

Willis Street

IP309LF

Kingshall Street

IP312TW

Anglesey Place

IP286TP

Turnberry Drive

IP312SB

Livermere Road

IP309NF

Ipswich Road

IP294RW

Vikings Close

IP326GY

Osbourne Way

IP286JN

Golton Cottages

IP312TD

Diomed Drive

IP312NT

Cox Lane

IP312TN

Diomed Drive

IP312QB

Livermere Road

IP326TX

Weston Drive

IP326FQ

Rendell Crescent

IP312RZ

Livermere Road

IP309JF

Kedington Close

IP326GR

Mainwearing Road

IP286TT

Fornham Park

IP309HX

Elderstub Lane

IP300LR

Ixer Lane

IP300DX

Bury Road

IP327QN

Olsen Road

IP286LN

Dairy Drive

IP294SE

Bury Road

IP312QU

Mount Road

IP312NX

Ixworth Road

Data Sources

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