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Haverhill Central

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About

Haverhill Central ward encompasses the historic core of this expanding town, situated in the far southwest of Suffolk near the Essex border. The area is defined by its main commercial thoroughfares, including the High Street and Queen Street, which form the primary retail and service hub for the wider community. Residential streets radiate from this centre, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing developments. The ward's layout reflects its gradual growth from a small market town into a significant settlement.

The open space of Jubilee Walk provides a green corridor through the urban area. The former site of the Burton End brickworks, a notable local industry, has been redeveloped for housing. St Mary's Church, with its distinctive spire, stands as a focal point on the skyline. Community facilities are centred here, serving the immediate residential population within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Haverhill Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 368 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haverhill Central is £51,653 per year. There are 1 schools in Haverhill Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Haverhill Central is home to around 3,107 people, with a population density of about 2,840.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
368
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haverhill Central Population
3,107
Population density
2,840.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
192.79(+511%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.81(+574%)
Public order
37.01(+623%)
Other theft
29.29(+435%)
Shoplifting
25.43(+272%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,536
81.57%
Other White
271
8.72%
Chinese
70
2.25%
Other Asian
36
1.16%
Indian
34
1.09%
Total population: 3,109

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
609
23.6%
Level 4 qualifications or above
555
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
452
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
388
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
310
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 2,580

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
397
27.01%
Owns outright
389
26.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
364
24.76%
Other social rented
202
13.74%
Social rents from council
81
5.51%
Total households: 1,470

Property prices in Haverhill Central

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £236,975 in Haverhill Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haverhill Central 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 Haverhill Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£400,000
Flats5£216,500
Semi-Detached18£280,000
Terraced20£222,500

10 years median price trend in Haverhill Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverhill Central.

All postcodes in Haverhill Central

CB98EH

Hamlet Road

CB98QD

Bumpstead Road

CB98FJ

Haverhill Central

CB98BH

Recreation Road

CB98QL

Coupals Close

CB98PU

Hollands Road

CB99LB

Rose Cottages

CB90EU

Station Road

CB98EJ

Croft Lane

CB98EF

Meeting Walk

CB99EG

Queen Street

CB98AH

High Street

CB98BW

Helions Park Gardens

CB98BB

Haverhill Central

CB98BE

Chauntry Road

CB98DX

Eden Road

CB98QA

Bumpstead Road

Data Sources

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