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About

Orwell ward encompasses a stretch of the lower Orwell Valley, containing the villages of Nacton and Levington. The area is characterised by agricultural land and riverside habitats, with the River Orwell forming its western boundary. This proximity to the waterway has historically influenced local industry and settlement patterns. The ward includes part of the Orwell Estuary, an important site for coastal birds and marine life.

Nacton is home to Orwell Park, an 18th-century estate with a notable observatory. The village of Levington is known for its marina and the deep-water channel close to shore, which supports significant port-related activity further downstream. The area contains areas of heathland and mixed woodland, contributing to its semi-rural character within the broader Babergh district.

Area overview

On average Orwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orwell is £58,062 per year. There are 3 schools in Orwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Orwell is home to around 2,518 people, with a population density of about 76.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orwell Population
2,518
Population density
76.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.55(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.5(+17%)
Other theft
10.33(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+49%)
Public order
7.15(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,394
95.15%
Other White
49
1.95%
Other
9
0.36%
Irish
9
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.32%
Total population: 2,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
755
34.78%
Level 3 (A level)
377
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
320
14.74%
No qualifications
315
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
201
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 2,171

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
558
49.47%
Owns with a mortgage
297
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
144
12.77%
Social rents from council
73
6.47%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.57%
Total households: 1,128

Property prices in Orwell

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Orwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orwell 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 Orwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£450,000
Semi-Detached13£335,000
Terraced7£290,000

10 years median price trend in Orwell

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

All postcodes in Orwell

IP91BG

Nursery Lane

IP92NS

Cox Hall Road

IP91AB

Freston Hill

IP91HW

Richardsons Lane

IP91JB

Wendy Close

IP92NJ

School Road

IP92NN

Ipswich Road

IP91AR

Main Road

IP92AR

Orwell

IP92NU

White Horse Hill

IP92AU

Orwell

IP92NT

White Horse Cottages

IP91JT

Pinmill Road

IP92NH

Lemons Hill

IP91ED

Shotley Road

IP92AL

The Street

IP83LU

Grove Hill

IP91JD

Pin Mill Road

IP92LZ

Church Road

IP28NQ

Bourne Hill

IP91AN

Mannings Lane

IP92BB

Vicarage Lane

IP28NF

Foxes Close

IP83GL

Bucks Horn Place

IP91EH

Wades Lane

IP92AA

The Strand

IP92ND

Chedworth Place

IP91AD

Orwell

IP91DU

Woodlands

IP91DY

Main Road

IP91AG

Orwell

IP91DR

Mill Lane

IP92EJ

Orwell

IP92NA

Church Road

IP92PE

Glebe Close

IP83LN

Grove Hill

IP91AS

Orwell

IP92BD

Bobbits Lane

IP92BF

Fredericks Close

IP28SA

The Strand

IP91AA

Hillside Cottages

IP91JP

Boatyard Cottages

IP92BJ

The Street

IP92BA

Coxhall Road

IP28NN

Ostrich Close

IP91HN

Bylam Lane

IP92NB

Green Lane

IP91JJ

Pin Mill Road

IP91JY

Berners Lane

IP91DP

Main Road

IP92AF

Vicarage Lane

IP92NQ

Samford Court

IP91EB

Main Road

IP92NZ

Stutton Lane

IP92FU

Orwell

IP92NG

Back Lane

Data Sources

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