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North West Cosford

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About

North West Cosford ward encompasses a collection of rural villages and hamlets within the Babergh district. The area is characterised by agricultural land, wooded areas, and the meandering valleys of small rivers. Settlements like Kersey and Lindsey are defined by their historic cores, with timber-framed buildings and quiet lanes. The landscape includes areas of mixed farming and pockets of ancient woodland, contributing to a predominantly open and green environment.

The geography is shaped by watercourses such as the Brett and the Chad Brook, which influence the settlement pattern. A notable network of public footpaths and bridleways connects the communities, traversing fields and woodlands. The ward's structure is decentralised, with each village maintaining its own distinct identity and community focus, set within a wider agricultural context.

Area overview

On average North West Cosford has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North West Cosford is £54,773 per year. There are 1 schools in North West Cosford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North West Cosford is home to around 2,686 people, with a population density of about 49.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North West Cosford Population
2,686
Population density
49.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.78(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-30%)
Other theft
4.47(-18%)
Burglary
3.35(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,564
95.35%
Other White
54
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.56%
Irish
11
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.26%
Total population: 2,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
721
31.79%
Level 3 (A level)
412
18.17%
No qualifications
352
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
332
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
268
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
518
44.31%
Owns with a mortgage
309
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
121
10.35%
Social rents from council
95
8.13%
Other social rented
71
6.07%
Total households: 1,169

Property prices in North West Cosford

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £641K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £305 per square foot) in North West Cosford area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North West Cosford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£1,385,000£—
Detached8£629,750£321
Semi-Detached6£300,000£294
Terraced8£242,500£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North West Cosford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North West Cosford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£402,500£245,000£220,000
2017£430,000£225,000£202,475
2018£395,000£352,000£192,500
2019£501,500£366,000£260,000
2020£547,500£282,500£285,000
2021£482,500£350,000£325,000
2022£675,000£409,995£230,000
2023£475,000£285,000£250,000
2024£420,000£291,250£250,000
2025£482,500£290,000£245,000
2026£707,550£115,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North West Cosford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North West Cosford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276£332£330
2017£279£208£298
2018£268£271£215
2019£315£261£317
2020£291£323£311
2021£295£293£279
2022£383£427£341
2023£347£346£332
2024£359£329£223
2025£345£325£283
2026£276£130£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North West Cosford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North West Cosford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about North West Cosford

Is North West Cosford safe?

North West Cosford records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North West Cosford?

The median sale price in North West Cosford is £350,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North West Cosford?

North West Cosford has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North West Cosford?

North West Cosford scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North West Cosford sits around rank 17,331 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North West Cosford?

The average household income in North West Cosford is around £54,773 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for North West Cosford?

North West Cosford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Deborah Saw (Green Party).

All postcodes in North West Cosford

IP77JU

Bildeston Road

IP77LS

Finborough Road

IP77QR

Church Road

CO109NA

North West Cosford

IP77JR

Fen Lane

IP300NR

Bury Road

CO109NJ

Highlands Road

IP77NZ

Brettenham Road

CO109ND

Rookwood Lane

IP77JZ

Crowcroft Road

IP77BG

Manor Road

IP77EW

Duke Street

IP77NP

Browns Close

IP77PP

Bury Road

IP77ER

High Street

IP77LA

Hitcham Road

IP77ET

Newberry Road

IP300PD

Bury Road

IP77PY

Balls Hill

IP77LJ

The Causeway

IP300NX

Dakings Lane

CO109NB

Barn Lane

IP77PT

Bury Road

CO109LX

Rookwood Lane

IP77LZ

Bird Street

IP77JT

Bildeston Road

IP77EN

Market Place

IP77PZ

Balls Hill

IP77EB

High Street

IP77BH

North West Cosford

IP300NH

North West Cosford

IP77LT

Wattisham Road

IP300NU

Bury Road

IP77PG

Chapel Hill

CO109LY

Rookwood Lane

IP77LR

Luckeys Corner

IP77QA

Back Lane

IP77LB

Hitcham Road

IP77NJ

North West Cosford

IP77NE

The Causeway

IP77EY

High Street

CO109NN

Nova Scotia Lane

IP77PD

Buggs Lane

IP77QJ

Buxhall Road

IP77TQ

Rotheram Road

IP77JS

Clay Hill Lane

IP77QB

High House Cottages

IP77FG

Tankard Farm Close

IP77DY

Squirrells Mill Road

IP77NR

North West Cosford

IP77EL

High Street

IP77NF

The Causeway

IP77QD

Rectory Lane

IP77FB

Brooks View

IP77BJ

Ipswich Road

IP77PB

Old School Corner

IP77EZ

Chamberlin Close

IP77PU

Dale Road

IP77NA

The Causeway

IP77JX

The Green

IP77EE

Church Road

IP77BQ

North West Cosford

IP77PW

Bury Road

IP77PJ

The Gardens

IP300NP

Green Road

IP77NQ

The Street

CO109NH

Hall Road

IP77QT

Dux Street

IP77TG

Smock Meadow

IP300NZ

The Green

IP77LY

The Drive

IP77JY

Bildeston Road

CO109NG

The Street

IP300NL

North West Cosford

IP300NW

Jaggards Cottages

IP77EF

High Street

IP77LL

Cross Green

IP77NX

The Causeway

CO109NF

The Street

IP77EJ

Brooksfield

CO109GQ

Field View

IP300NT

Bury Road

IP77QG

North West Cosford

IP77NG

Causeway Estate

IP300PH

Bury Road

IP77EG

Wattisham Road

IP77LD

Hitcham Road

IP77NW

Balls Hill

CO109FF

Church Lane

IP77EX

High Street

IP300NS

Bury Road

IP77LP

Water Run

IP77ND

Sewells

CO109LT

Rise Cottage

IP77NT

Brettenham Road

CO109LU

Manor Cottage

IP77JP

North West Cosford

IP77LU

Wattisham Road

IP77QL

Beales Drive

CO109NQ

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.