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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
46
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
23.08(-27%)
Other theft
5.73(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.34(-62%)
Vehicle crime
2.78(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £391K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£395,498£328
Semi-Detached36£261,250£300
Terraced10£160,750£171
Flats6£85,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,000£85,000£218,500£125,050
2017£325,000£82,498£232,500£218,500
2018£290,000£100,000£243,000£177,000
2019£364,998£100,000£223,750£209,000
2020£333,000£94,500£250,500£225,000
2021£410,000£102,500£255,000£225,000
2022£425,000£89,000£282,500£226,500
2023£425,000£90,000£280,000£216,250
2024£411,250£100,000£266,250£290,000
2025£392,248£87,250£252,000£177,500
2026£415,000£66,250£283,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£131£239£226
2017£256£112£265£250
2018£281£139£264£269
2019£277£135£282£245
2020£321£199£267£254
2021£305£135£317£253
2022£325£125£333£343
2023£330£123£324£294
2024£320£135£310£345
2025£316£126£302£191
2026£354£102£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

Is Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden safe?

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden?

The median sale price in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden is £287,500 (about £310 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden?

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden?

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden sits around rank 18,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden?

The average household income in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden is around £56,180 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden?

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Agnes Teak Watson (Green Party).

All postcodes in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143FF

Palmer Drive

IP144QD

Brown Street

IP144AL

Laburnum Cottages

IP143GL

The Orchard

IP144PZ

Brown Street

IP143PJ

Fishponds Way

IP143JS

Park Road

IP143JJ

Haughley New Street

IP144DX

Marshalls Meadow

IP144FL

Post Drive

IP144DG

Maple Road

IP144BJ

Church Road

IP145GT

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143PY

Bury Road

IP144BS

Jubilee Crescent

IP144AG

The Green

IP144FE

Chamomile Close

IP144DH

Maple Road

IP144PN

Sandford Road

IP143LN

Elmswell Road

IP143RR

Green Road

IP144EU

Finningham Road

IP144EB

Stowmarket Road

IP144ED

Church Road

IP143NH

Whites Meadow

IP143NQ

School Meadow

IP144DB

Broomspath Road

IP143QW

Fishponds Way

IP144HG

Silver Street

IP143JN

The Close

IP144DZ

Walnut Tree Close

IP144AH

The Green

IP144EJ

Greenacres

IP144BL

Chapel Lane

IP144PE

Stowmarket Road

IP143QU

Plashwood Road

IP144FH

Oak Apple Drive

IP143NS

The Folly

IP145BL

Mill Street

IP143LS

Base Green

IP144BN

Church Road

IP144QA

Brown Street

IP144AB

Thorney Green Road

IP143QZ

Green Road

IP144AP

Columbyne Close

IP144AN

Rambler Cottages

IP309HW

Drove Lane

IP144EA

Stowmarket Road

IP143LZ

Ashfield Road

IP143NB

Upper Town

IP143FD

Adams Close

IP144UP

Reeds Way

IP143NT

Old Street

IP144BZ

Devon Road

IP143QS

Duke Street

IP144EQ

Mutton Meadow

IP143LX

Willow Houses

IP143LG

Elmswell Road

IP143RF

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143FL

Wetherden Road

IP143SH

Faiers Close

IP143JL

Haughley Road

IP144BD

Gipping Road

IP144AZ

Gipping Road

IP143LY

Ashfield Road

IP144PR

Tyrell Oak

IP143LQ

Captain's Lane

IP143QF

Spikes Lane

IP144HF

Silver Street

IP144DU

Celandine Close

IP144DL

Hornbeam Road

IP143PG

Denny Avenue

IP143TA

Abbey Fields

IP144EX

Scotts Lane

IP144PA

Newton Road

IP143NZ

St Marys Avenue

IP143NJ

Windmill Rise

IP143PH

Fishponds Way

IP144DF

Maple Road

IP144NP

Haugh Lane

IP144EG

Finningham Road

IP144EN

Lodge Close

IP143JW

Stowmarket Road

IP143RN

New Bells Cottages

IP144BQ

Church Road

IP144DR

Sycamore Road

IP144DA

Highfield Road

IP144AA

Newton Road

IP144ET

Clover Close

IP143ND

Upper Town

IP144GX

Copperfield Way

IP143JT

Park View

IP144FN

Holme Close

IP143SF

Taske Close

IP143NA

Drove Lane

IP143JP

Stowmarket Road

IP145DA

Saxham Street

IP143QY

Duke Street

IP143PE

Bixby Avenue

IP143LL

Elmswell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.