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Halesworth & Blything

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About

Halesworth & Blything ward covers a largely rural expanse in north-east Suffolk, characterised by farmland, small villages, and areas of woodland. The market town of Halesworth serves as the central hub, with its historic core centred on the Thoroughfare. The River Blyth, from which the Blything area takes its name, flows through the landscape, connecting several settlements within the ward's boundaries.

The terrain is gently undulating, typical of High Suffolk, with the ward extending towards the Suffolk Sandlings in the east. A notable feature is the Southwold Railway trackbed, now a popular walking and cycling path, which runs from Halesworth towards the coast. The economy is mixed, with agriculture remaining significant alongside local commerce, light industry, and tourism related to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Halesworth & Blything has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halesworth & Blything is £48,031 per year. There are 4 schools in Halesworth & Blything: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halesworth & Blything is home to around 8,076 people, with a population density of about 125.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halesworth & Blything Population
8,076
Population density
125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.81(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.78(-15%)
Burglary
7.18(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+11%)
Other theft
5.94(+9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,737
95.78%
Other White
142
1.76%
Irish
48
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
23
0.28%
Other Asian
18
0.22%
Total population: 8,078

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,933
27.93%
No qualifications
1,481
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,113
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
955
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 6,921

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,966
51.16%
Owns with a mortgage
733
19.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
12.31%
Social rents from council
360
9.37%
Other social rented
195
5.07%
Total households: 3,843

Property prices in Halesworth & Blything

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £277,750 in Halesworth & Blything area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halesworth & Blything 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 Halesworth & Blything over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£345,000
Flats3£131,000
Semi-Detached50£257,500
Terraced25£215,000

10 years median price trend in Halesworth & Blything

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesworth & Blything.

All postcodes in Halesworth & Blything

IP198QX

Lower Common

IP198RE

Meadow Close

IP198AY

Market Place

IP198EL

Old Orchard Close

IP198NN

Beccles Road

IP199XA

Bramfield Road

IP198RD

Locks Road

IP198ND

Lower Park Walk

IP190JE

The Street

IP198QQ

Norwich Road

IP198PN

The Street

IP198JY

Castle Hill

IP199BP

Blyford Lane

IP198ST

Norwich Road

IP199EQ

Narrow Way

IP198RJ

Coxs Common

IP191AW

Norwich Road

IP198FJ

Argentein Road

IP198JW

Uplands Way

IP190NA

Halesworth Road

IP198FZ

Halesworth & Blything

IP199BN

Coles Croft

IP198FN

Halesworth & Blything

IP199NJ

Hammonds Walk

IP198BL

Rectory Street

IP198SG

Bungay Road

IP199EZ

Blackheath

IP198JS

Dairy Hill

IP198SY

Church Farm Lane

IP199ET

Blackheath

NR348EH

Halesworth Road

IP190JN

Halesworth Road

IP199DH

Blackheath

IP198EJ

Barons Close

IP198PF

Huntley Court

IP190RF

Fairstead Cottages

IP198SA

Lansbury Road

IP199DQ

Bramfield Road

IP190JQ

Lodge Lane

IP198TH

Clay Hills

IP198PQ

Bungay Road

IP198HS

Norwich Road

IP198NF

Valley Close

IP199DU

Heath Road

IP198DZ

Bedingfield Crescent

IP199HB

Blackheath

IP198AF

Rectory Street

IP198AS

Halesworth & Blything

NR348AF

Kings Lane

IP190QR

Farm Close

IP198BH

Halesworth & Blything

IP198BP

Rectory Street

IP198BT

Wissett Road

IP199EF

The Street

NR348EF

The Station

IP198BN

Feltham View

IP198LS

London Road

IP199ED

The Street

IP198LR

London Road

IP198AW

Old Brewery Yard

IP198EY

Quay Street

IP198HH

Holton Terrace

IP198HN

Norwich Road

IP198QF

Fairview Road

IP199HH

Brick Kiln Cottages

IP198NU

Vicarage Cottages

IP190PH

Walpole Road

IP199EA

Bramfield Road

IP198SD

Crabtree Close

IP199DF

Bartholomews Lane

IP198DG

Hanbury Close

IP198NH

Sleepy Valley

IP198PU

Wissett Road

IP190RN

Stone Street

IP198PE

Milldown

NR348EQ

Station Road

IP199JJ

James Roberts Court

IP198EW

Blyth Road

IP199FA

Beckers View

IP198EP

Quay Street

IP198BE

Chediston Street

IP190RJ

Stone Street

IP198LY

Bungay Road

IP190RD

The Poplars

NR348DP

Old School Close

IP198FP

Trefoil Place

IP199JL

Oak Meadow Close

IP198TS

Norwich Road

IP199DB

Heath Road

IP198DR

Dukes Drive

IP198EF

Kennedy Avenue

IP198TP

Roman Way

IP198NT

Goodwins Cottages

IP198SP

Lansbury Road

IP198PR

Babington Drive

IP198RF

Mill Common

IP198TR

Holmere Drive

IP199EG

Church Lane

IP199DZ

Back Road

IP198JP

Sarsen Close

Data Sources

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