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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

IP309JA

Rougham

IP311TF

Kytson Road

IP286DZ

Mill Road

IP294RH

Smithy Close

IP327QT

Rubin Close

IP313RB

Beyton Road

IP312SF

West Wood

IP326NW

Northern Way

IP312RD

Shinham Bridge

IP312PD

Pakenham Road

IP312RN

Aspen Close

IP326GQ

Purdys Close

IP311SL

The Drift

IP312PE

Mere Close

IP326NL

Coppice End

IP286JJ

Willersley Close

IP286JQ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP326GJ

Hopwoods Road

IP326GG

Lynn Way

IP309LD

Moat Lane

IP309JQ

The Downs

IP300BA

Kingshall Green

IP327FB

Shackeroo Road

IP300AS

Felsham Road

IP312ST

The Street

IP286JX

The Green

IP312SJ

Bury Road

IP327FE

Cely Road

IP309LA

Smithy Close

IP327QD

Moreton Hall

IP326FG

Martin Reed Walk

IP326LJ

The Lark Valley Trade Park

IP309JD

Wheelwright Close

IP286TQ

South Lodge Drive

IP294RD

Church Road

IP311SJ

Compiegne Way

IP294RG

Hoggards Green

IP311TE

Manners Road

IP300DW

Rougham

IP312TQ

Eleanor Place

IP300BH

Rougham

IP309NJ

Orchard Close

IP294SJ

Old Lane

IP327BD

Compiegne Way

IP309LQ

Bradfield Road

IP300EG

Bury Road

IP327FL

Janey Road

IP327QR

Prigmore Drive

IP300AJ

Smallwood Green

IP311SN

Barton Hill

IP326GT

Pettits Drive

IP312TL

Chester Place

IP294RR

Bury Road

IP312RJ

School Road

IP312JL

Beech Park

IP286LE

Tut Hill

IP294RE

Church Road

IP286LA

Hengrave Road

IP312TS

Bury Road

IP327FH

Esky Road

IP300DJ

Bury Road

IP326GD

Flemish Avenue

IP312SA

Nacton Lane

IP312RP

Downing Drive

IP300BQ

White Horse Lane

IP300LW

The Street

IP312QQ

Mill Road

IP311TH

Oak Grove

IP309JG

Rougham

IP311TA

Russell Baron Road

IP326FR

Simcoe Road

IP300EH

Bradfield St George Road

IP294SB

Rougham

IP286UQ

Lark Valley Drive

IP286UF

Lark Valley Drive

IP286JW

Lodge Cottages

IP326GN

Simpson Way

IP312SY

Garden Close

IP312SN

Maple Green

IP309GX

Kings Close

IP300EN

Bury Road

IP300AU

Oakey Ley

IP326FN

Wexford Way

IP300ET

Sandy Lane

IP327QS

Whorton Avenue

IP309JW

Almshouse Road

IP312QT

Cattishall

IP309LN

High Rougham

IP312TJ

Dunwich Place

IP326FT

Silk Close

IP300AW

Pitchers Green

IP312QA

Mere Farm Lane

IP300BG

Church Road

IP300AD

Felsham Road

IP300ED

Bury Road

IP294RF

Rokewood Place

IP311SX

Thetford Road

IP312TF

Diomed Drive

IP312SG

Fornham Road

IP309NQ

Almshouse Road

Data Sources

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