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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

IP198DQ

Catalina Close

IP198TL

Gainsborough Drive

NR348EA

London Road

IP199EL

Blyford Lane

IP199HA

Hog Lane

IP198HZ

Old Station Road

IP198NP

King's Lane

IP190RQ

Church Road

IP198JZ

Larks Rise

IP198SU

Norwich Road

IP198LP

London Road

IP198HA

Holton Terrace

IP190RE

Wash Lane

IP190RW

Grub Lane

IP190JL

Norwich Road

IP198FF

Sovereign Drive

IP199JU

Southwold Road

IP198PS

Wissett Road

IP190JG

The Street

IP198TJ

Dukes Drive

IP199AL

Bridge Street

IP199DS

Coles Hill

IP198DA

Nightingale Close

IP198SN

Stead Drive

IP198SJ

Highfield Road

NR348DN

London Road

IP198JN

Hillside Way

IP198PX

Harrisons Lane

IP199HJ

Halesworth & Blything

IP198DH

London Road

IP198DJ

Walpole Road

IP198QR

Broadway Drive

IP198PB

Church View

IP198RZ

Lodge Road

IP198JF

Mount Pleasant

IP199BX

Heath Road

IP198TF

Dukes Drive

IP198NZ

Beccles Road

IP198LQ

Thoroughfare

IP198QG

Fair View Road

IP199JP

Blyford Road

IP198NS

Bacon's Green Road

IP198AE

Rectory Street

IP199FD

Bartholomew's Lane

IP199JY

Blyford Lane

IP198NX

Church Hill

IP198DN

Queens Drive

NR348EY

Green Lane

NR348DW

London Road

IP198BB

Market Place

IP198EH

Bedingfield Crescent

IP199JR

Southwold Road

IP198FG

Joseph Hooker Gardens

IP198NA

Park Walk

IP198RT

River Lane

IP198LA

Park Road

IP198DW

Queens Close

IP199BY

Heath Road

IP198BW

School Lane

IP199JT

Primes Lane

IP199BU

Low Road

IP198HY

Norwich Road

IP199EX

Blackheath Road

IP199DA

Bartholomew's Lane

IP199DP

The Street

IP198LE

Thoroughfare

IP198HE

Holton Road

IP198EE

Bedingfield Crescent

IP199ES

Blackheath Road

IP198QP

Moores Cottages

IP199DR

The Street

IP198LN

Carey Drive

IP198EZ

Loam Pit Lane

IP198HW

Bungay Road

IP198LH

London Road

IP190NF

Chediston Road

IP199EH

St Michaels Way

NR348EE

Station Road

IP198HD

Holton Road

IP198BY

New Cut

IP198TG

Allington Road

IP198SF

Angel Link

IP198FA

Laurie Shepherd Close

IP198PW

Southwold Road

NR348DU

Low Road

IP198BG

Old Brewery Yard

NR348ES

Crossbow Cottages

IP198JA

Upper Avenue

IP198HJ

Norwich Road

IP199HD

Blackheath Road

IP198RR

The Paddocks

IP198BX

Norwich Road

IP198PD

Churchwood

IP190JF

Mill Road

IP198HF

Holton Road

IP198TB

Aldergrove Close

IP198HX

Norwich Road

IP198RA

Bacons Green Road

IP190JP

Buntings Lane

IP198DB

Mill Hill Drive

Data Sources

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