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Needham Market

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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 73 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
73
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
36.93(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.19(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+45%)
Other theft
6.85(+25%)
Public order
5.68(+11%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Needham Market area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £730,000.

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
Detached39£375,000
Flats17£145,000
Semi-Detached51£260,000
Terraced35£270,000

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

IP68QY

Pound Road

IP145DS

Green Lane

IP68ER

Chainhouse Road

IP68EF

Stowmarket Road

IP68NJ

Flordon Road

IP68XB

Burton Drive

IP68SF

Needham Market

IP68PZ

Creeting Hills

IP68UD

Orchard Gate

IP68SG

Needham Market

IP68FF

Dunford Way

IP68PB

Norwich Road

IP68AN

High Street

IP68DW

High Street

IP68SH

Needham Market

IP68FT

Green View

IP68LD

Bramford Road

IP68AA

Hawks Mill Street

IP68GH

Needham Market

IP68TS

Kingfisher Crescent

IP68ET

Barking Road

IP68PW

All Saints Road

IP68WB

High Street

IP68FP

Belemnite Walk

IP68LX

Needham Road

IP68RB

Barking Road

IP68DT

Willow Walk

IP68SX

Breheny Place

IP68HA

Chalkeith Road

IP68ST

Needham Market

IP68BJ

Crowley Road

IP68TH

Quinton Road

IP68TJ

Jackson Way

IP68FS

Horsepond Place

IP68TW

Sparrows Rise

IP68AW

High Street

IP68PN

All Saints Road

IP68PR

All Saints Road

IP68TR

Needham Market

IP68RA

Bridges Cottages

IP68FW

Lower Barn Road

IP68DN

Freehold Close

IP68FE

Hawks Mill Street

IP68PH

Creeting Bottoms

IP68AL

High Street

IP68RP

Badley Walk

IP68FL

Flint Drive

IP68LQ

Cats Hill

IP68JJ

Foxglove Avenue

IP68EQ

Ipswich Road

IP68RW

Williamsport Way

IP68NS

Maitland Road

IP68BF

Cedar Walk

IP68AH

Constitution Hill

IP68PD

Norwich Road

IP68XF

Paget Close

IP68TF

Phillips Crescent

IP68GY

Needham Market

IP68BN

Ashburnham Road

IP68PG

Norwich Road

IP68XD

Burton Drive

IP68JR

Upper Street

IP68HE

Lilac Walk

IP68LE

Needham Market

IP68QG

Fen Lane

IP68JT

Glebe Close

IP68QS

Pound Road

Data Sources

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