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Haverhill South

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About

Haverhill South is a residential ward situated on the southern side of the expanding town of Haverhill. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the late 20th century onwards, featuring a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It contains several local amenities including primary schools, convenience stores, and community facilities to serve its population. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the south, providing a clear edge to the urban area.

A significant feature is the Chalkstone Community Centre, a hub for local groups and events. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces like the King's Meadow recreation ground. The A1307 road forms a major transport route along its northern boundary, connecting to Cambridge. Residential development continues, with newer estates extending towards the southern limits near the historic hamlet of Little Wratting.

Area overview

On average Haverhill South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haverhill South is £54,758 per year. There are 4 schools in Haverhill South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Haverhill South is home to around 6,457 people, with a population density of about 1,682.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haverhill South Population
6,457
Population density
1,682.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.69(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.25(+124%)
Public order
12.54(+145%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.69(-8%)
Other theft
9.76(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,271
81.61%
Other White
683
10.57%
Other Asian
58
0.9%
Indian
57
0.88%
Other
55
0.85%
Total population: 6,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,318
26.6%
Level 4 qualifications or above
838
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
16.81%
Level 3 (A level)
769
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
724
14.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
613
23.61%
Owns outright
554
21.34%
Social rents from council
515
19.84%
Other social rented
497
19.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
356
13.71%
Total households: 2,596

Property prices in Haverhill South

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £261K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Haverhill South area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haverhill South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£345,000£297
Semi-Detached13£247,500£275
Terraced23£223,000£254
Flats2£121,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haverhill South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverhill South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,500£170,000
2017£290,000£187,498£175,000
2018£244,000£222,500£175,000
2019£348,500£215,000£180,000
2020£278,750£198,000£190,000
2021£274,750£220,000£207,500
2022£345,000£275,000£218,000
2023£235,000£227,500£225,000
2024£300,000£230,000£205,250
2025£330,000£230,000£218,750
2026£226,500£202,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverhill South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverhill South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£195
2017£272£231£199
2018£438£224£203
2019£316£255£206
2020£282£236£207
2021£302£259£243
2022£338£318£243
2023£245£239£274
2024£310£259£229
2025£259£270£249
2026£300£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverhill South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haverhill South in the last year.

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.