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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Haverhill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 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
Detached29£370,000
Flats2£182,500
Semi-Detached19£265,000
Terraced31£240,000

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

CB97GY

Kirkley Court

CB97FW

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Data Sources

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