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Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

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About

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden ward encompasses a largely rural area of north Mid Suffolk, characterised by arable farmland, small woodlands, and scattered settlements. The ward is centred around the three main villages from which it takes its name, each with its own distinct character. Haughley is notable for its historic green and the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle, while Stowupland has expanded significantly as a residential community. The landscape is gently rolling, typical of high Suffolk, with fields delineated by hedgerows.

The area is connected by a network of minor roads, with the A14 trunk road forming a significant boundary to the south. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy. A specific local feature is the presence of the former Haughley Park estate grounds, which have influenced the surrounding parkland scenery. Community life is focused on village halls, churches, and primary schools, serving populations that range from the more populous Stowupland to the smaller, quieter parish of Wetherden.

Area overview

On average Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden is £56,180 per year. There are 4 schools in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden is home to around 5,763 people, with a population density of about 135.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden Population
5,763
Population density
135.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.52(-31%)
Other theft
6.25(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.73(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-70%)
Burglary
3.12(+12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,514
95.75%
Other White
113
1.96%
Irish
22
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.28%
Total population: 5,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,355
27.93%
No qualifications
963
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
843
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,852

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,109
42.95%
Owns with a mortgage
727
28.16%
Social rents from council
278
10.77%
Other social rented
180
6.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
166
6.43%
Total households: 2,582

Property prices in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £299,995 in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden 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 Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£397,998
Flats8£89,500
Semi-Detached26£250,000
Terraced7£277,500

10 years median price trend in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden.

All postcodes in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144BL

Chapel Lane

IP143NH

Whites Meadow

IP143PJ

Fishponds Way

IP143QU

Plashwood Road

IP144AR

Gipping Road

IP144PZ

Brown Street

IP143JN

The Close

IP143LD

Church Walk

IP143LL

Elmswell Road

IP143LN

Elmswell Road

IP143PP

Grainge Way

IP144DW

Birch Close

IP144FG

Acorn Way

IP144PJ

School Road

IP143PZ

Harvest Close

IP144BY

Thorney Green Road

IP144FA

Crowfoot Close

IP144HF

Silver Street

IP143LG

Elmswell Road

IP143ND

Upper Town

IP143PT

Ladyfield

IP143QA

Denny Avenue

IP143RE

Wetherden Road

IP144BP

Reeds Way

IP144BW

Reeds Way

IP143NQ

School Meadow

IP144BT

Jubilee Crescent

IP144DL

Hornbeam Road

IP144AG

The Green

IP143PQ

Crawford Avenue

IP144AJ

Century Cottages

IP144DS

Stowmarket Road

IP143QD

Bury Road

IP143LQ

Captain's Lane

IP143LY

Ashfield Road

IP144ED

Church Road

IP144EF

Stowmarket Road

IP144FB

Cranesbill Way

IP144EN

Lodge Close

IP144FH

Oak Apple Drive

IP143JL

Haughley Road

IP143JR

Park Road

IP143PX

Thompson Close

IP144AX

Gipping Road

IP144DH

Maple Road

IP144EG

Finningham Road

IP144PA

Newton Road

IP144PT

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145DE

Debenham Lane

IP143LW

Plashwood Road

IP143PY

Bury Road

IP144BN

Church Road

IP144DU

Celandine Close

IP144PS

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144PN

Sandford Road

IP144RL

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143FH

Steggall Road

IP143NG

Grove Lane

IP143QL

Dagworth Lane

IP144BA

Gipping Road

IP144DP

Oak Road

IP144EJ

Greenacres

IP143SA

Turner Lane

IP144AW

Columbyne Close

IP144BJ

Church Road

IP144PL

Rendall Lane

IP144RP

Netherhall Close

IP143JW

Stowmarket Road

IP143NF

Upper Town

IP143GA

Auction Yard

IP143JS

Park Road

IP143NT

Old Street

IP143QJ

Dagworth Lane

IP143QZ

Green Road

IP144UN

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144AY

Gipping Road

IP144BZ

Devon Road

IP144DY

Cross Green

IP144QB

Brown Street

IP144WE

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144FJ

Burr Close

IP144PU

Hundred Lane

IP143RG

Haughley Green

IP144AF

The Green

IP144PP

Chapel Road

IP143PR

Castle Rise

IP144PY

Brown Street

IP144DD

Felix Road

IP144EY

Ward Green

IP144UQ

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144DG

Maple Road

IP144ES

The Gardens

IP145GT

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP309HW

Drove Lane

IP144BE

Church Road

IP144EZ

Ward Green

IP144AP

Columbyne Close

IP144ET

Clover Close

IP143JX

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143LE

Kates Lane

Data Sources

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