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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

IP312SH

The Avenue

IP326NL

Coppice End

IP326NW

Northern Way

IP326TN

Redwood Drive

IP327BD

Compiegne Way

IP294RN

Norse Avenue

IP300BB

Rougham

IP312SX

The Park

IP326GD

Flemish Avenue

IP326GE

Goddard Street

IP326GR

Mainwearing Road

IP309JU

Moat Lane

IP300LU

Bradfield Hall

IP312NS

Cox Lane

IP326GY

Osbourne Way

IP286JZ

Sandlands Drive

IP300LW

The Street

IP309JZ

Moat Lane

IP312SA

Nacton Lane

IP312TA

Greenway

IP327QN

Olsen Road

IP286LH

Chestnut Close

IP294RF

Rokewood Place

IP300AS

Felsham Road

IP300AU

Oakey Ley

IP300BG

Church Road

IP309LP

High Rougham

IP286JQ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP312FJ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP300DL

Rougham

IP309LU

Rougham

IP309NH

Fred Castle Way

IP311SU

The Drift

IP312PH

Mere Farm Cottages

IP326LJ

The Lark Valley Trade Park

IP286JY

Hengrave Road

IP309JS

Rougham

IP311SX

Thetford Road

IP312JL

Beech Park

IP312TT

The Coppice

IP326GX

Pretty Close

IP327FL

Janey Road

IP312PN

Mooreland Drive

IP326TW

Barwick Avenue

IP300DX

Bury Road

IP312PJ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP326FH

St Olaves

IP326GS

Flittons Close

IP326GT

Pettits Drive

IP286JJ

Willersley Close

IP326GB

St Olaves

IP300AB

Felsham Road

IP311SP

School Lane

IP312PP

Barton Hamlet

IP300AD

Felsham Road

IP309JA

Rougham

IP309JR

Rougham

IP309LB

Reed Place

IP312RE

East Barton Road

IP326FG

Martin Reed Walk

Data Sources

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