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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.

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.