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About

Ixworth ward encompasses the village of Ixworth and the smaller settlement of Ixworth Thorpe, situated north-east of Bury St Edmunds. The area is primarily defined by agricultural land and residential development, with the River Blackbourne flowing through. The historic core of Ixworth village is centred around its church and the remains of a medieval priory, which now form part of a private estate. This mix of historical sites and open countryside characterises the ward's landscape.

The local economy includes a range of small businesses and community services centred along the main thoroughfare. The former Ixworth Abbey gatehouse, a 14th-century stone building that now serves as a parish hall, is a notable landmark. Public footpaths connect the settlements to the surrounding farmland, providing access to the rural setting. The ward functions as a residential community with its own infrastructure, separate from the larger town to its west.

Area overview

On average Ixworth has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ixworth is £60,544 per year. There are 2 schools in Ixworth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ixworth is home to around 2,297 people, with a population density of about 168.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ixworth Population
2,297
Population density
168.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.86(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-62%)
Other theft
2.61(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.74(-73%)
Other crime
1.31(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,175
94.73%
Other White
50
2.18%
Indian
12
0.52%
Other
11
0.48%
African
10
0.44%
Total population: 2,296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
556
29.17%
No qualifications
342
17.94%
Level 3 (A level)
315
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
297
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 1,906

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
447
45.57%
Owns with a mortgage
264
26.91%
Other social rented
114
11.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
8.15%
Social rents from council
43
4.38%
Total households: 981

Property prices in Ixworth

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Ixworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ixworth 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 Ixworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£432,500
Semi-Detached2£265,000
Terraced3£265,000

10 years median price trend in Ixworth

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

All postcodes in Ixworth

IP312EX

Thetford Road

IP312HG

The Paddock

IP311QL

Thetford Road

IP312ES

Gough Place

IP312HB

Thetford Road

IP312HN

High Street

IP312HS

Walsham Road

IP312EZ

Peasecroft Road

IP312GY

Peddars Close

IP312JE

Street Farm Lane

IP312HD

Thetford Road

IP312EW

Beeches Close

IP312GJ

Fordham Place

IP312EL

Crown Lane

IP312FX

Carpenter Close

IP312EJ

Crown Crescent

IP312ET

Coddington Way

IP312JD

Dover Terrace

IP312EP

Garrard Place

IP312LY

Baileypool

IP311QH

Thetford Road

IP312EH

Crown Lane

IP312HJ

High Street

IP311QW

Thetford Road

IP312HY

Saddlers Yard

IP312FQ

Stow Lane

IP312HA

Peddars Close

IP312HR

High Street

IP312HQ

The Paddock

IP311FF

Ixworth

IP312EU

Thetford Road

IP312HH

High Street

IP311QN

Green Lane

IP312HT

High Street

IP312HW

Chalk Terrace

IP312UL

Plummer Close

IP311QR

Bardwell Road

IP312JA

Peacock Rise

IP312ER

Scott Road

IP312EN

New Road

IP312NJ

Coltsfoot Close

IP312GL

Commister Lane

IP312HL

Park Cottages

IP312JP

Heath Road

IP311QP

Thetford Road

IP312JF

Street Farm Lane

IP312HP

St Edmund Close

IP312HE

Commister Lane

IP312JN

Thetford Road

IP312NH

Thistledown Drive

IP312UJ

Micklesmere Drive

IP312UN

Kettleborrow Close

IP312UQ

Thomas Close

IP312HZ

Stow Road

IP312EY

Thetford Road

IP312UX

High Street

IP312JW

Lower Farm Drive

IP312HF

Abbey Close

IP312JB

Stow Road

IP312JQ

Chalk Lane

IP312NA

Crown Mews

Data Sources

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