Pakenham & Troston ward is located in West Suffolk, covering the villages of Pakenham and Troston along with surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by its agricultural landscape, with farmland and open fields dominating the area. Pakenham, the larger of the two villages, features a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, while Troston retains a quieter, more traditional village atmosphere. Both settlements are connected by narrow country lanes, typical of the region's rural infrastructure.
The area is home to several local amenities, including a primary school, village halls, and a handful of pubs serving the community. Pakenham is known for its historic mill, one of the few remaining working watermills in Suffolk. The ward benefits from its proximity to Bury St Edmunds, providing access to larger services while maintaining a distinct countryside feel. Public transport links are limited, reflecting the ward's rural nature, with most residents relying on private vehicles for commuting and travel.
Area overview
On average Pakenham & Troston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pakenham & Troston is £48,900 per year.
Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Pakenham & Troston Population
2,884
Population density
65 per km²
Demographics
British
2,668
92.54%
Other White
57
1.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.76%
Other
20
0.69%
African
19
0.66%
Total population: 2,883
No religion
1,349
46.78%
Christian
1,268
43.97%
Not answered
199
6.9%
Muslim
23
0.8%
Other religion
23
0.8%
Total population: 2,884
Level 4 qualifications or above
709
28.88%
Level 3 (A level)
655
26.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
13.36%
No qualifications
310
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
209
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 2,455
Employed
1,663
67.66%
Retired
469
19.08%
Other economically inactive
100
4.07%
Looking after home or family
81
3.3%
Student
46
1.87%
Total 16+ residents: 2,458
Housing
Owns outright
379
35.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
22.04%
Owns with a mortgage
198
18.49%
Other forms of private rent
162
15.13%
Other social rented
65
6.07%
Total households: 1,071
Detached
406
37.94%
Semi-detached
377
35.23%
Terraced
248
23.18%
Caravan/temporary
19
1.78%
Purpose-built flat
8
0.75%
Total households: 1,070
Property prices in Pakenham & Troston
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £411,000 in Pakenham & Troston area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,115,000.
