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About

Fressingfield ward encompasses a rural portion of Mid Suffolk centred around the large village of the same name. The area is characterised by agricultural land, scattered farmsteads, and smaller settlements like Stradbroke and Wilby. The landscape is one of gentle fields and quiet country lanes, with a traditional village core featuring historic buildings including the 15th-century Wool Hall.

The local economy has strong links to farming and related industries. The parish church of St Peter and St Paul, with its distinctive, separate bell tower known locally as the "Fressingfield Cage", is a notable landmark. Community life focuses on the village amenities, with the surrounding countryside providing a setting for walking and cycling routes through this working agricultural environment.

Area overview

On average Fressingfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fressingfield is £52,764 per year. There are 2 schools in Fressingfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fressingfield is home to around 2,812 people, with a population density of about 42.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fressingfield Population
2,812
Population density
42.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.16(-58%)
Other theft
4.98(-10%)
Burglary
3.91(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.56(-69%)
Other crime
2.84(+42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,712
96.44%
Other White
43
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.39%
Irish
8
0.28%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
0.28%
Total population: 2,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
768
31.31%
No qualifications
480
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
412
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
353
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
233
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 2,453

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
658
52.39%
Owns with a mortgage
305
24.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
120
9.55%
Social rents from council
108
8.6%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.47%
Total households: 1,256

Property prices in Fressingfield

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Fressingfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fressingfield 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 Fressingfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£482,500
Semi-Detached6£312,500
Terraced2£222,250

10 years median price trend in Fressingfield

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

Data Sources

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