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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.

All postcodes in Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143QR

Haugh Lane

IP143PR

Castle Rise

IP144FJ

Burr Close

IP144DT

Oxlip Way

IP143SG

Ledinge Way

IP143PS

Hailes Meadow

IP143JY

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144FR

Oxlip Way

IP143QJ

Dagworth Lane

IP145DD

Saxham Street

IP143PU

Mill Fields

IP144DY

Cross Green

IP144QB

Brown Street

IP144DS

Stowmarket Road

IP144PY

Brown Street

IP144UL

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144RN

Gipping Road

IP144AF

The Green

IP143QP

Station Road

IP143RG

Haughley Green

IP144ER

Rookery Way

IP143LD

Church Walk

IP144DJ

Hornbeam Road

IP144DP

Oak Road

IP144BP

Reeds Way

IP143LR

Base Green Road

IP144FX

Oxlip Way

IP143PT

Ladyfield

IP143PW

Station Road

IP144AT

Columbyne Hall Cottages

IP144EH

Trafford Close

IP143PQ

Crawford Avenue

IP143JZ

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144DE

Stowmarket Road

IP145BJ

Mill Street

IP143JU

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143QD

Bury Road

IP143RE

Wetherden Road

IP143NW

Eve Balfour Way

IP143JX

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143RQ

Haughley Green

IP144ES

The Gardens

IP144JS

Knights Close

IP144PX

Lambert's Lane

IP144UN

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP143NE

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144BH

Church Road

IP144DN

Chestnut Close

IP143GQ

Thompson Close

IP143FJ

Welham Close

IP144RP

Netherhall Close

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.