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Mid Suffolk

About

Mid Suffolk is a rural district located in the heart of Suffolk, in the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 870 square kilometres, featuring a mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The district is known for its quiet countryside, with the River Gipping running through its centre. Towns like Stowmarket and Needham Market serve as key hubs for local services and transport links.

The area has a strong agricultural heritage, with many farms producing crops and livestock. Mid Suffolk also includes parts of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic walks and nature reserves. The district’s population is spread across numerous small communities, maintaining a close-knit, rural character. Its proximity to Ipswich provides access to larger urban amenities while retaining a quieter pace of life.

Area overview

On average Mid Suffolk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mid Suffolk is £46,567 per year. There are 55 schools in Mid Suffolk: 46 primary (3 Outstanding and 29 Good) and 7 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mid Suffolk Population

102,699

Population density

117.9 per km²

Demographics

British

96,581

94.04%

Other White

2,320

2.26%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

480

0.47%

Irish

442

0.43%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

418

0.41%

Total population: 102,701

Housing

Owns outright

19,151

43.19%

Owns with a mortgage

13,607

30.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,874

10.99%

Social rents from council

3,141

7.08%

Other social rented

1,870

4.22%

Total households: 44,344

Property prices in Mid Suffolk

Based on 1,675 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Mid Suffolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Mid Suffolk over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	784	£419,998	£256,600	£345,000	£500,000	£739,250
Flats	62	£142,500	£70,200	£115,000	£170,000	£232,250
Semi-Detached	494	£275,000	£178,250	£242,125	£322,000	£417,725
Terraced	335	£225,000	£124,628	£196,500	£271,000	£330,000

10 years median price trend in Mid Suffolk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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