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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

IP309HY

Elderstub Lane

IP309LZ

Ipswich Road

IP294SD

Donkey Lane

IP311SW

The Street

IP312RY

Mill Road

IP300ER

The Drive

IP312TP

Tewkesbury Place

IP312RA

Ashwent Cottages

IP326TJ

Dunnell Way

IP312RB

Green Lane

IP326FB

Merchant Avenue

IP309HZ

Mouse Lane

IP300AX

Hollybush Corner

IP312PB

Icepits Close

IP300EU

North Hill

IP312SE

Fornham Road

IP326FX

Weavers Lane

IP309GN

Rougham

IP309LB

Reed Place

IP286BY

Oak Close

IP327QQ

Irwin Way

IP286DX

Mill Road

IP326FW

Cargo Lane

IP286LH

Chestnut Close

IP326GZ

Waits Close

IP286LD

Tut Hill

IP309LG

Kingshall Street

IP300LL

Chapel Road

IP309XH

General Castle Way

IP309NE

Chapmans Close

IP326FJ

Tudor Road

IP312PJ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP326GL

Mansfield Road

IP286TW

Park Avenue

IP300EL

Tower Cottages

IP312QS

Green Lane

IP309LW

Nether Street

IP309LE

Kingshall Street

IP294SA

Old Lane

IP286LF

Tut Hill

IP286JF

Clayhall Cottages

IP309JN

Almshouse Road

IP286XE

Wentworth Close

IP294RU

Fox Cottages

IP309LL

Priors Close

IP326GE

Goddard Street

IP309NB

Rougham

IP286XB

Hoylake Close

IP327QL

Rawlinson Crescent

IP300LS

Chapel Road

IP312SW

Conyers Way

IP327FG

Kismet Close

IP326TY

Windell Drive

IP300LU

Bradfield Hall

IP300AN

Felsham Road

IP312QX

Rougham

IP327QH

Saltsman Road

IP286LB

Mere Lane

IP326TQ

Dunnell Way

IP326NN

Northern Way

IP326GH

St Olaves

IP311SP

School Lane

IP312TH

Diomed Drive

IP309JP

The Green

IP312PP

Barton Hamlet

IP327QP

Swanson Way

IP309JZ

Moat Lane

IP312TG

Woodland Place

IP300EE

Bury Road

IP312TA

Greenway

IP286JT

Aldridge Lane

IP326FP

Rendell Crescent

IP309JR

Rougham

IP300EQ

Tower Cottages

IP300ES

Rougham

IP309NH

Fred Castle Way

IP326FL

Great Hall Drive

IP286JP

Pigeon Lane

IP311SR

The Street

IP300AY

Freewood Street

IP294RJ

The Green

IP327FN

Preston Close

IP326NH

Northern Way

IP300EP

The Drive

IP326TS

Myrtlewood Road

IP326GF

Tollcott Drive

IP311SS

Old Hall Lane

IP327FD

Wilbur Close

IP312SH

The Avenue

IP286UH

Parklands Green

IP286HY

Larks Gate

IP312QF

Vicarage Farm Lane

IP286TJ

Troon Court

IP309ZD

Rougham

IP300DL

Rougham

IP286JU

Forge End

IP326TW

Barwick Avenue

IP312TY

Eades Paddock

IP300AL

Rougham

IP326UB

St Olaves

Data Sources

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