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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Ixworth is £320,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £293,000 and £390,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
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
27.43(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.92(-66%)
Other theft
3.05(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.18(-66%)
Public order
2.18(-57%)
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

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £293K – £390K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Ixworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ixworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£381,500£291
Semi-Detached4£282,500£280
Terraced3£250,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ixworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ixworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£233,000£275,000
2017£360,000£249,750£245,000
2018£395,000£247,500£202,500
2019£316,500£260,000£208,500
2020£352,000£225,000£217,000
2021£385,000£366,500£235,000
2022£437,500£415,000£262,500
2023£343,000£360,000£260,000
2024£340,000£255,000£250,000
2025£425,000£265,000£282,500
2026£342,000£285,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ixworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ixworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£246£164
2017£269£268£285
2018£290£292£285
2019£269£297£247
2020£281£242£284
2021£295£291£345
2022£309£286£299
2023£310£331£314
2024£317£393£323
2025£307£268£356
2026£279£276£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ixworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ixworth in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ixworth ward.

Local councillors

John Griffiths

Ixworth - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Ixworth

Is Ixworth safe?

Ixworth records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ixworth?

The median sale price in Ixworth is £320,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ixworth?

Ixworth has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Ixworth?

Ixworth scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ixworth sits around rank 21,773 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 Ixworth?

The average household income in Ixworth is around £60,544 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ixworth?

Ixworth is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party).