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Pakenham & Troston

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About

Pakenham & Troston ward is a rural area in West Suffolk, characterised by its agricultural land and small settlements. The ward encompasses the villages of Pakenham and Troston, along with the hamlet of Euston. The landscape is primarily open farmland, with the River Blackwater flowing through the parish. The area's economy has long been connected to farming and estate management.

A notable local landmark is Pakenham Windmill, which is the only mill in England with both water and wind-powered mechanisms still in operation. The ward contains areas of the Breckland, a distinct habitat of sandy soil and heath. Community life centres on the village halls, churches, and local public houses in the settlements.

Area overview

On average Pakenham & Troston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 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 per household in Pakenham & Troston is £60,544 per year. Pakenham & Troston is home to around 2,884 people, with a population density of about 65.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.52(-57%)
Other theft
3.12(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.39(-88%)
Drugs
1.04(-60%)
Burglary
1.04(-63%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Property prices in Pakenham & Troston

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Pakenham & Troston area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,115,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pakenham & Troston 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 Pakenham & Troston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£536,000
Flats1£545,000
Semi-Detached5£355,000
Terraced3£180,000

10 years median price trend in Pakenham & Troston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pakenham & Troston.

All postcodes in Pakenham & Troston

IP311JN

Orchard Close

IP311JU

Mere View

IP311LA

Heath Road

IP311LX

Green Lane

IP311PZ

Green Lane

IP312LS

Fen Road

Data Sources

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