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Minden

About

Minden ward encompasses a largely rural portion of West Suffolk, characterised by expansive agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area includes the village of Great Barton, which serves as a central point with its historic church and local amenities. The landscape is defined by gently rolling fields and pockets of woodland, supporting traditional farming practices.

A notable feature is the presence of the extensive Barton Mills gravel pits, now largely transformed into wildlife-rich lakes and popular fishing venues. The ward is traversed by the A143 road, linking it to Bury St Edmunds. This creates a blend of quiet village life and through traffic, with community activities often centred around the village hall and primary school.

Area overview

On average Minden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minden is £53,495 per year. There are 2 schools in Minden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Minden is home to around 5,731 people, with a population density of about 2,785.7 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Minden Population

5,731

Population density

2,785.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.09(+24%)

Shoplifting

10.82(+58%)

Public order

7.15(+40%)

Other theft

6.81(+24%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.28(-1%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,061

88.29%

Other White

307

5.36%

Other Asian

1.2%

Irish

0.91%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.84%

Total population: 5,732

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,503

32.3%

No qualifications

878

18.87%

Level 3 (A level)

675

14.51%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

632

13.58%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

535

11.5%

Total 16+ residents: 4,653

Housing

Owns outright

1,072

40.35%

Owns with a mortgage

586

22.05%

Other social rented

387

14.57%

Private landlord or letting agency

334

12.57%

Social rents from council

204

7.68%

Total households: 2,657

Property prices in Minden

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Minden area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,100,000.

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 Minden over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£430,000	£309,000	£343,120	£555,000	£953,700
Flats	3	£125,000	£117,800	£121,000	£140,000	£152,000
Semi-Detached	25	£315,000	£214,900	£267,500	£397,500	£600,800
Terraced	35	£240,000	£186,400	£225,000	£327,500	£491,500

10 years median price trend in Minden

All postcodes in Minden

IP333QA

Highbury Road

IP333ES

Queens Road

Data Sources

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

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