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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

IP294RT

Beechcroft

IP286TS

Barton Bottom

IP312RQ

School Lane

IP312SD

Fornham Road

IP326FF

Spinning Lane

IP326JD

St Olaves

IP312TR

Fornham Road

IP309LJ

New Road

IP286DY

West Stow Road

IP286FF

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP294RN

Norse Avenue

IP309LU

Rougham

IP326FA

Yarn Walk

IP300AB

Felsham Road

IP312TX

Lithgo Paddock

IP327QJ

Saltsman Road

IP309XF

Rougham

IP326TN

Redwood Drive

IP300DH

Church Road

IP327QB

Perkins Road

IP326TT

Kenmare Close

IP312NS

Cox Lane

IP300EF

Bury Road

IP326UA

Trigg Way

IP312PL

Thurston Road

IP311SU

The Drift

IP312RL

Conyers Way

IP326GX

Pretty Close

IP312SZ

Bunbury Avenue

IP309JY

The Green

IP326TR

Myrtlewood Road

IP312NP

The Street

IP312QR

Church Road

IP312RF

East Barton Road

IP309ND

Rougham Industrial Estate

IP312NZ

Thurston Road

IP312FJ

The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP312PF

Pakenham Road

IP326TU

Mannock Drive

IP294RL

Rougham

IP300AZ

Rougham Road

IP312PN

Mooreland Drive

IP312RS

Bertuna Close

IP326FS

Wool Road

IP294RB

Church Road

IP311TD

Gilstrap Road

IP286LG

Tut Hill

IP312RW

Chestnut Close

IP312PS

Thurston Road

IP326FU

Verna Street

IP312SL

Lodge Close

IP326FY

Woodburn Drive

IP326FH

St Olaves

IP312NR

Elms Close

IP309FE

Smithy Court

IP327QG

Saltsman Road

IP326NT

Chase Road

IP311SY

Fornham House Close

IP309LP

High Rougham

IP309LH

Kingshall Street

Data Sources

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