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Haverhill West

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About

Haverhill West is the western ward of Haverhill in the West Suffolk district and one of two town wards alongside Haverhill East. The area sits close to the county boundary with Cambridgeshire and is served by the A1307, which provides a direct route toward Cambridge. The ward contains a mix of residential streets and local shopping streets, with primary schools, churches and community buildings interspersed with small retail and service businesses. Local buses link the ward to the town centre and surrounding villages.

Open spaces and sports facilities sit within the ward and link by footpaths into surrounding farmland. Small industrial and trading estates on the town’s edge provide local employment and goods distribution. The ward returns councillors to West Suffolk Council and hosts regular community meetings and clubs, with a community centre and sports pitches used for local teams and events. The combination of town services and direct road links shapes everyday life in Haverhill West.

Area overview

On average Haverhill West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Haverhill West is £58,288 per year. There are 1 schools in Haverhill West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Haverhill West is home to around 7,549 people, with a population density of about 1,728.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haverhill West Population
7,549
Population density
1,728.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.24(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.23(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-26%)
Other theft
4.24(-24%)
Public order
3.31(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,255
82.88%
Other White
661
8.76%
Indian
162
2.15%
Other Asian
118
1.56%
African
56
0.74%
Total population: 7,547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,465
24.43%
No qualifications
1,117
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,003
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
795
13.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,996

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,090
36.03%
Owns outright
792
26.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
484
16%
Other social rented
357
11.8%
Social rents from council
245
8.1%
Total households: 3,025

Property prices in Haverhill West

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £279,998 in Haverhill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Haverhill West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£380,000
Flats3£155,000
Semi-Detached14£267,500
Terraced38£231,000

10 years median price trend in Haverhill West

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

All postcodes in Haverhill West

CB97WQ

Calford Drive

CB99ER

Spindle Road

CB98JD

Marlborough Court

CB98JE

Wellum Close

CB99QU

Cleves Road

CB98HJ

Beaufort Court

CB97WB

Burnt House Close

CB99QT

Howard Close

CB99EA

Teasel Close

CB97FH

Lane End

CB98JS

York Road

CB99QE

Clover Field

CB97BH

Bloomsfield Road

CB99EJ

Poplar Close

CB98JQ

Shaftesbury Court

CB99ET

Bryony Close

CB99QH

Bergamot Road

CB97RE

Hempstead Road

CB99EB

Haverhill West

CB99DR

Strawberry Fields

CB99PU

Henry Close

CB97FQ

Constable Road

CB97HN

Horsham Close

CB97WG

Reydon Close

CB98HD

Clayhive Drive

CB98HP

Warren Court

CB97FL

Mellis Close

CB97WU

Baines Coney

CB99EW

Catkin Close

CB99QD

Lavender Field

CB97YB

Betony Walk

CB99LU

Burton End

CB97YF

Sorrel Walk

CB97FE

Gainsborough Road

CB97FF

Reynolds Close

CB97WE

Apple Acre Road

CB97WF

Pinhoe Drive

CB97WL

Shotley Mews

CB98FG

York Road

Data Sources

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