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Haverhill West

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About

Haverhill West is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the town of Haverhill. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern constructions, serving a large portion of the town's population. It contains several local schools, community facilities, and retail parks that cater to daily needs. The landscape is gently undulating, with residential streets laid out across the slopes.

A significant feature is the presence of the former Sturmer Quarry, a large, flooded chalk pit on its western boundary, which now forms a distinctive lake surrounded by woodland. The ward is bordered by open farmland, providing a clear transition from urban to rural landscape. Major road connections, including the A1307, run through the area, linking it to central Haverhill and beyond to Cambridge.

Area overview

On average Haverhill West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.2% 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. Haverhill West is home to around 5,863 people, with a population density of about 2,399.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Haverhill West Population
5,863
Population density
2,399.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.38(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.82(-41%)
Other theft
5.97(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-17%)
Public order
3.75(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,942
84.35%
Other White
425
7.25%
Indian
146
2.49%
Other Asian
100
1.71%
African
45
0.77%
Total population: 5,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,259
26.67%
Level 3 (A level)
874
18.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
17.33%
No qualifications
783
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 4,721

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
947
40.18%
Owns outright
696
29.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
16.33%
Other social rented
212
8.99%
Social rents from council
74
3.14%
Total households: 2,357

Property prices in Haverhill West

Median price£286,750
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £360K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £286,750 (about £344 per square foot) in Haverhill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £510,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£336
Semi-Detached22£280,450£351
Terraced29£245,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haverhill West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverhill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£120,000£225,000£192,000
2017£327,250£133,500£245,000£205,000
2018£334,000£149,950£240,000£210,000
2019£355,000£142,500£220,000£230,000
2020£337,000£247,000£217,500
2021£360,000£159,995£257,250£216,000
2022£410,000£142,500£291,250£250,000
2023£400,000£162,498£269,995£232,500
2024£348,500£260,000£240,000
2025£375,000£182,500£270,000£242,500
2026£369,000£275,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haverhill West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverhill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£310£276£284
2017£279£270£310£287
2018£290£317£319£292
2019£278£288£305£290
2020£293£310£288
2021£302£291£336£290
2022£353£368£355£360
2023£330£300£385£335
2024£351£348£333
2025£329£268£344£350
2026£360£359£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haverhill West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Haverhill West

Is Haverhill West safe?

Haverhill West records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Haverhill West?

The median sale price in Haverhill West is £286,750 (about £344 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Haverhill West?

Haverhill West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Haverhill West sits around rank 23,099 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 Haverhill West?

The average household income in Haverhill West is around £58,288 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Haverhill West?

Haverhill West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andrew Martin (Labour Party) and Margaret Marks (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Haverhill West

CB97YA

Betony Walk

CB97FN

Benacre

CB97WS

Hollesley Avenue

CB99QW

Monarch Close

CB97WT

Pinhoe Drive

CB99EY

Park Road

CB97YL

Haycocks Road

CB97FS

Hopton Rise

CB97WF

Pinhoe Drive

CB97WL

Shotley Mews

CB97WU

Baines Coney

CB99QF

Raine Avenue

CB97YE

Vetch Walk

CB97RF

Shardlow Close

CB97WG

Reydon Close

CB97FU

Martins Mews

CB97WW

Flatford Road

CB99QZ

Parr Road

CB99QP

Russett Close

CB99QE

Clover Field

CB99PS

Victoria Road

CB99QT

Howard Close

CB99QU

Cleves Road

CB97GX

Wentford Court

CB99AF

Burton End

CB97FH

Lane End

CB99PR

Bramley Road

CB97YB

Betony Walk

CB99PH

Boleyn Way

CB97FF

Reynolds Close

CB97FX

Elveden Way

CB97RE

Hempstead Road

CB97GN

Brybank Road

CB99QS

Pearmain Walk

CB99PP

Coxs Close

CB97WB

Burnt House Close

CB99QN

Cleves Road

CB99ET

Bryony Close

CB97YD

Park Road

CB97WE

Apple Acre Road

CB99QQ

Grenadier Road

CB99QD

Lavender Field

CB97WN

Earls Green

CB99PL

Cleves Road

CB99PJ

Boleyn Way

CB99DJ

Bryony Close

CB97WR

Dunwich Court

CB99QR

Spartan Close

CB99EW

Catkin Close

CB97FY

Saxham Court

CB97FQ

Constable Road

CB97YG

Mallow Walk

CB97FE

Gainsborough Road

CB97YF

Sorrel Walk

CB99QX

Aragon Road

CB97BH

Bloomsfield Road

CB99PQ

Seymour Drive

CB99PT

Crispin Close

CB97FP

Notley Drive

CB97WA

Barnby Close

CB97GA

Munnings Close

CB97SR

Atterton Road

CB99DR

Strawberry Fields

CB97BF

Spring Close

CB99EH

Honeysuckle Close

CB99DH

Laurel Close

CB97GL

Stubbs Close

CB97HN

Horsham Close

CB99PG

Seymour Drive

CB99EP

Catkin Close

CB97FR

Cley Court

CB99QL

Cramswell Close

CB97WD

Brybank Road

CB97WQ

Calford Drive

CB97GH

Lowry Close

CB97FJ

Langham Way

CB99ER

Spindle Road

CB99EJ

Poplar Close

CB97BQ

Bergamot Road

CB97SU

Henderson Close

CB99QY

Parr Road

CB97FT

Banham Mews

CB99EB

Forster Close

CB99QH

Bergamot Road

CB97RW

Withersfield Road

CB99AE

Rowan Close

CB97FL

Mellis Close

CB99DL

Hawthorn Road

CB99EN

Bramble Close

CB97GZ

Hollesley Avenue

CB99DS

Chivers Road

CB99DN

Meadowsweet Close

CB99EA

Teasel Close

CB97FZ

Turner Close

CB99QG

White Caville

CB99ES

Spindle Road

CB99PU

Henry Close

CB99EL

Aspen Close

CB97WH

Calford Drive

CB97GJ

Ruskin 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.