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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 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

IP68JF

Foxglove Avenue

IP68JR

Upper Street

IP68NL

Church Close

IP68RZ

Barretts Lane

IP68TH

Quinton Road

IP68TW

Sparrows Rise

IP68XF

Paget Close

IP68BF

Cedar Walk

IP68FU

The Piggeries

IP68LA

The Stone

IP68QW

Wheelwrights Close

IP68UB

Anderson Close

IP145BP

Mill Lane

IP68AT

Jubilee Crescent

IP68HA

Chalkeith Road

IP68LG

Lower Street

IP68QY

Pound Road

IP68LU

Hawks Mill Street

IP68QT

The Green

IP68RA

Bridges Cottages

IP68RY

Crown Street

IP68RS

Stowmarket Road

IP68TT

Heron Drive

IP145DS

Green Lane

IP68GU

Needham Market

IP68JT

Glebe Close

IP68GY

Needham Market

IP68BD

The Causeway

IP68BA

Uvedale Gardens

IP68EJ

Ipswich Road

IP68ER

Chainhouse Road

IP68NU

Coddenham Road

IP68RU

Badley Lane

IP68SY

Cordle Close

IP68TN

Drumlin Drive

IP68DJ

Ipswich Road

IP68NF

All Saints Road

IP68QR

The Lane

IP68UA

Anderson Close

IP68RH

Meadow View

IP68SP

Needham Market

IP68AN

High Street

IP68QN

Mill Lane

IP68RR

Stowmarket Road

IP68LX

Needham Road

IP68QL

Mill Lane

IP68SW

Needham Market

IP68FG

Bradley Mill Way

IP68FP

Belemnite Walk

IP68NN

Jordan Close

IP68RF

Homechurch

IP68SG

Needham Market

IP68BN

Ashburnham Road

IP68PQ

All Saints Road

IP68RN

Stowmarket Road

IP68BT

Barretts Lane

IP68FQ

The Lord's Highway

IP68FZ

Hither Close

IP68GH

Needham Market

IP68HF

Primrose Way

IP68LQ

Cats Hill

IP68PP

All Saints Road

IP68SU

Needham Market

IP68BL

Priestley Road

IP68DY

Gipsy Lane

IP68JW

Lower Street

IP68PJ

All Saints Road

Data Sources

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