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Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

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About

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is a residential and rural area in Mid Suffolk, located just northeast of Ipswich. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from older cottages to modern developments, alongside open farmland and woodland. The River Gipping runs through the region, providing a natural boundary and scenic walks. Needham Market itself has a small town centre with local shops, while Great Blakenham is more village-like, with a quieter atmosphere.

The area benefits from good transport links, including the A14 and a railway station in Needham Market, connecting it to Ipswich and Cambridge. Industrial estates in Great Blakenham provide employment opportunities, while the surrounding countryside offers recreational spaces like Blakenham Woodland Garden. Schools and community facilities serve both settlements, making it a practical choice for families and commuters. The blend of convenience and rural charm defines the area.

Area overview

On average Needham Market South & Great Blakenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham is £47,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham Population
9,845
Population density
182.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,851
89.89%
Other White
291
2.96%
Other Asian
119
1.21%
Other
91
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
0.84%
Total population: 9,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,586
38.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,411
33.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
11.13%
Other forms of private rent
254
6.09%
Social rents from council
230
5.52%
Total households: 4,169

Property prices in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £273,500 in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Needham Market South & Great Blakenham 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 Needham Market South & Great Blakenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£382,500
Flats11£147,000
Semi-Detached54£265,750
Terraced57£227,500

10 years median price trend in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham.

All postcodes in Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP77SD

Cedar Close

IP77SF

Willow Way

IP84PQ

Springfield Road

IP84SD

Holly Road

IP60FF

Gipping Road

IP60JZ

Blue Barn Lane

IP60NA

Chalk Hill Lane

IP68JX

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP68AU

Coddenham Road

IP68HU

Barking Road

IP68JJ

Barking Road

IP84FG

Main Road

IP60JE

Bramford Road

IP60GN

Gipping Road

IP60NQ

Hood Drive

IP68AE

High Street

IP68BW

School Street

IP68JH

Bluebell Grove

IP68LE

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP68NZ

Coddenham Road

IP68RW

Ipswich Road

IP77DD

Pound Hill

IP77FF

Pound Hill

IP77RB

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP142LY

Bildeston Road

IP60JT

Chapel Lane

IP60JG

Gipping Road

IP60JP

Chapel Lane

IP60NS

Chequers Rise

IP68AQ

The Pightle

IP68FN

Chalk Lane

IP142JA

Carters Lane

IP60GS

Gipping Road

IP60HX

Gipping Road

IP60JB

Bramford Road

IP60LR

Stowmarket Road

IP60LY

Stowmarket Road

IP68DQ

Bridge Street

IP77RE

Elder Crescent

IP84RS

Bildeston Road

IP60FL

Bramford Road

IP60GH

Chapel Lane

IP60HR

Laurel Drive

IP60JL

Chapel Lane

IP60LH

Stowmarket Road

IP68HH

Barking Road

IP68JF

Foxglove Avenue

IP68JR

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP68RZ

Barrett's Lane

IP68TH

Chainhouse Road

IP68TW

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP84PY

Flowton Road

IP84RL

Castle Road

IP84RW

Castle Road

IP142QA

Offton Road

IP68LA

Hall Lane

IP60GP

Bramford Road

IP60NG

Kingfisher Drive

IP60NX

Gipping Road

IP68AT

Flordon Road

IP68HA

Chalkeith Road

IP68HJ

Barking Road

IP68HR

Barking Road

IP68LG

Lower Street

IP84PG

Brook Way

IP84QG

Watering Close

IP84RB

Blood Hill

IP84SP

Barking Road

IP142JB

Lower Farm Road

IP60FR

Addison Way

IP60GG

Gipping Road

IP68RA

Lower Street

IP68RY

Crown Street

IP77RS

Blenheim Drive

IP77SQ

Maple Close

IP84PL

Church Lane

IP84QJ

Main Road

IP60JX

Blue Barn Lane

IP68HW

Barking Road

IP68JT

Church Lane

IP77RD

Elder Crescent

IP84PS

Flowton Road

IP84RN

Castle Road

IP84SG

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP84SN

Barking Road

IP68ER

Chainhouse Road

IP60LZ

Lower Street

IP60NT

Elm Close

IP68BA

Uvedale Gardens

IP68BD

The Causeway

IP68EJ

Ipswich Road

IP68NU

Coddenham Road

IP84QR

Needham Market South & Great Blakenham

IP84RQ

Bildeston Road

IP142HX

Wattisham Road

IP60GQ

Gipping Road

IP60HW

Laurel Drive

IP60LN

Stowmarket Road

IP60LT

Chalk Hill Lane

IP68DJ

Ipswich Road

Data Sources

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