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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.

All postcodes in Haverhill West

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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.