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About

Needham Market ward encompasses the historic market town itself along with several surrounding villages, including Barking and Darmsden. The area is defined by the River Gipping, which runs through the town centre, and the main railway line connecting it to Ipswich and Cambridge. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with mixed farmland and areas of woodland bordering the settlements. The ward functions as a local service centre for its rural hinterland, with a concentrated high street and residential neighbourhoods.

The town's layout reflects its medieval origins, with a wide main street that once hosted the livestock market. A notable local landmark is the Church of St John the Baptist, featuring one of the country's few remaining timber-framed and pargetted church towers. Economic activity includes light industry on the outskirts, complementing the retail and service-based businesses in the core. Community life often centres on the town's sports facilities, clubs, and annual events tied to its long history.

Area overview

On average Needham Market has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Needham Market is £60,140 per year. There are 2 schools in Needham Market: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Needham Market is home to around 5,985 people, with a population density of about 192.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Needham Market Population
5,985
Population density
192 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.75(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.36(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-20%)
Other theft
5.85(+5%)
Public order
5.51(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,673
94.79%
Other White
132
2.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.57%
Irish
32
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.53%
Total population: 5,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,394
26.83%
No qualifications
987
19%
Level 3 (A level)
934
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
810
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,241
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
804
28.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
14.73%
Social rents from council
212
7.4%
Other social rented
106
3.7%
Total households: 2,864

Property prices in Needham Market

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Needham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Needham Market 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£380,000
Flats15£147,000
Semi-Detached48£260,000
Terraced29£262,000

10 years median price trend in Needham Market

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

All postcodes in Needham Market

IP68GL

Needham Market

IP68NQ

All Saints Road

IP68SX

Breheny Place

IP68TB

Chainhouse Road

IP68AH

Constitution Hill

IP68AL

High Street

IP68AW

High Street

IP68DA

Quinton Road

IP68GN

Needham Market

IP68TU

The Rookery

IP68WB

High Street

IP68AY

Quintons Court

IP68BG

The Causeway

IP68GQ

Needham Market

IP68JU

Needham Market

IP68TD

Morris Way

IP68TS

Kingfisher Crescent

IP68XD

Burton Drive

IP68PG

Norwich Road

IP68GX

Needham Market

IP68EY

Grinstead Hill

IP68BX

Barretts Lane

IP68TJ

Jackson Way

IP68PB

Norwich Road

IP68QJ

Mill Lane

IP68DG

High Street

IP68QP

Peterhouse

IP68RJ

Stowmarket Road

IP68XQ

Gilbert Close

IP68AP

High Street

IP68BE

Theobald Close

IP68BS

Quinton Road

IP68LD

Bramford Road

IP68NT

Lion Lane

IP68QB

Fen Lane

IP68QQ

Mill Lane

IP68TA

Lupin Way

IP68TP

Needham Market

IP68JL

Clover Close

IP68PR

All Saints Road

IP68RT

New Cottage

IP68DX

Stowmarket Road

IP68GA

Needham Market

IP68RE

Lower Street

IP68SL

Needham Market

IP68AA

Hawks Mill Street

IP68DF

Hurstlea Road

IP68DZ

Gipsy Lane

IP68EL

Ammonite Drive

IP68EP

Chainhouse Road

IP68LB

The Stone

IP68PS

Sparrow Hall Cottage

IP68RX

Barrett's Lane

IP68SA

Barrett's Lane

IP68BZ

Barretts Lane

IP68EU

Grinstead Gardens

IP68HB

Pinecroft Way

IP68JN

Chainbridge Close

IP68JY

Needham Market

IP68TX

Town Field Close

IP68DE

Hurstlea Road

IP68EZ

Barking Road

IP68FH

Sand Martin Way

IP68NG

All Saints Road

IP68TR

Needham Market

IP68GD

Needham Market

IP68NP

Coddenham Road

IP68DR

Stowmarket Road

IP68JJ

Foxglove Avenue

IP68SH

Needham Market

IP68AU

Coddenham Road

IP68EA

Hill House Lane

IP68JX

Needham Market

IP68PY

Creeting Hills

IP68GJ

Needham Market

IP68GT

Needham Market

IP68LE

Needham Market

IP68XB

Burton Drive

IP68AE

King William Street

IP68BW

Teachers Close

IP68DW

High Street

IP68JH

Bluebell Grove

IP68NZ

Maitland Road

IP68RW

Williamsport Way

IP68FN

Chalk Lane

IP68FR

Victoria Gardens

IP68GR

Needham Market

IP68PE

Norwich Road

IP68AQ

The Pightle

IP68NJ

Flordon Road

IP68QH

Mill Lane

IP68XA

Burton Drive

IP68DH

High Street

IP68DQ

High Street

IP68PW

All Saints Road

IP68RD

Hollow Lane

IP68GB

Needham Market

IP68GZ

Needham Market

IP68UD

Orchard Gate

IP68DN

Freehold Close

Data Sources

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