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About

Framlingham ward centres on the historic market town of the same name, located inland in East Suffolk. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail businesses, and surrounding agricultural land. The town serves as a commercial and social hub for the nearby rural communities, with a secondary school and various community facilities. The landscape is gently rolling, typical of the Suffolk claylands.

The ward's defining feature is the 12th-century Framlingham Castle, with its prominent curtain wall and mere. The weekly market and several traditional pubs operate around the market square. The local economy includes independent shops, light industry, and tourism linked to the castle. The parish church of St Michael and the adjacent poorhouse museum reflect the town's long history as a local centre.

Area overview

On average Framlingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Framlingham is £59,387 per year. There are 6 schools in Framlingham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Framlingham is home to around 8,909 people, with a population density of about 66.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Framlingham Population
8,909
Population density
66.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.72(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-49%)
Burglary
3.26(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.02(-83%)
Other theft
1.8(-68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,366
93.91%
Other White
227
2.55%
Indian
52
0.58%
Irish
37
0.42%
Other
37
0.42%
Total population: 8,909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,825
37.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,253
16.84%
No qualifications
1,098
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,047
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
665
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,741
45.68%
Owns with a mortgage
969
25.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
12.49%
Other social rented
432
11.34%
Other forms of private rent
125
3.28%
Total households: 3,811

Property prices in Framlingham

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Framlingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,077,300.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Framlingham 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 Framlingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£485,000
Flats3£210,000
Semi-Detached21£321,000
Terraced21£290,000

10 years median price trend in Framlingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Framlingham.

All postcodes in Framlingham

IP137AB

The Street

IP137AL

Ford Lane

IP137DQ

Framlingham

IP138BT

Laxfield Road

IP139FN

Kerrison Road

IP139SS

Castle Brooks

IP139SW

Corrance Close

IP171LP

Low Road

IP172AE

Framlingham

IP137AA

The Street

IP137BQ

Oak Corner

IP137LB

The Street

IP137SH

Bedfield Road

IP139DB

Saxmundham Road

IP139QU

Chapel Road

IP139SB

Lampard Brook

IP130EP

Framlingham Road

IP130HA

Harriers Walk

IP137DH

Church Road

IP137JT

The Street

IP138LD

Mill Road

IP172EA

Low Road

IP172EN

The Street

IP137AT

Framlingham

IP137BD

Swan Lane

IP137QZ

The Street

IP139EL

Love Lane

IP139ND

Main Road

IP139RT

High Road

IP137JS

Mill Road

IP137QY

Abbey Cottages

IP137RW

Low Road

IP138LG

Mill Road

IP139FR

Coopers Close

IP139JD

Brabling Green

IP139SG

Castle Brooks

IP172BA

Bridge Farm Cottages

IP137DS

Brandeston Road

IP137RZ

Little Green

IP139BU

Saxmundham Road

IP172AG

Bruisyard Road

IP172BY

Holdens Meadow

IP172EG

Church Road

Data Sources

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