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About

Palgrave ward is situated in the northern part of Mid Suffolk, encompassing the village of Palgrave itself along with the smaller settlements of Brome and Oakley. The area is characterised by agricultural land and rural lanes, with the River Waveney forming part of its northern boundary. The local economy has traditional ties to farming, and the settlement pattern is largely dispersed.

The parish church of St. Peter in Palgrave dates to the 14th century and features a distinctive round tower. Community life centres on the village hall and the primary school. The ward's landscape includes areas of woodland and heath, with public footpaths providing access to the surrounding countryside, including towards Brome Park.

Area overview

On average Palgrave has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 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 Palgrave is £58,772 per year. There are 1 schools in Palgrave: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Palgrave is home to around 2,911 people, with a population density of about 72.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Palgrave Population
2,911
Population density
72.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.18(-45%)
Other theft
6.18(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.15(-55%)
Burglary
4.12(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,775
95.26%
Other White
48
1.65%
Irish
17
0.58%
Chinese
13
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.41%
Total population: 2,913

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
777
31.08%
No qualifications
467
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
418
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
352
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
250
10%
Total 16+ residents: 2,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
610
51.05%
Owns with a mortgage
347
29.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
93
7.78%
Social rents from council
81
6.78%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.93%
Total households: 1,195

Property prices in Palgrave

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Palgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Palgrave 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 Palgrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£470,000
Semi-Detached10£282,500
Terraced2£178,000

10 years median price trend in Palgrave

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

All postcodes in Palgrave

IP221AH

Church Terrace

IP237EX

Deadmans Lane

IP237DZ

Clay Lane

IP221AN

The Green

IP221TQ

Limes Close

IP237EU

Chapel Lane

IP221SW

Union Lane

IP237EN

Norwich Road

IP238GA

Wheelwright Close

IP238GL

Cuckoo Close

IP238AS

Rectory Road

IP238AG

Bromelands

IP238AZ

The Crossroads

IP221AP

Upper Rose Lane

IP237HA

Norwich Road

IP238AN

Nicks Lane

IP237EL

Norwich Road

IP214AP

Low Street

IP238BJ

The Street

IP214BL

Great Green

IP214FB

Forge Meadow

IP221SN

Millway Lane

IP238AD

The Street

IP214AE

Brome Road

IP214BS

Norwich Road

IP221AG

The Green

IP237EA

Palgrave

IP237EP

Roman Way

IP238DF

Green Lane

IP214AZ

Talbots Meadow

IP214BQ

Great Green

IP221FD

Hilling Gardens

IP237EW

The Street

IP238AH

Rectory Road

IP238BY

Hall Lane

IP214BT

Leys Lane

IP221DQ

Gassock Drive

IP221PF

Sycamore Close

IP238BS

Old Ipswich Road

IP238DE

Thornham Road

IP238DQ

Maple Close

IP221AA

Ling Road

IP214AH

The Common

IP221AE

Lows Lane

IP221BG

Common Hill

IP214AY

The Avenue

IP221AX

Church Farm Close

IP221BJ

Barbauld Close

IP145PG

Brockford Road

IP214AR

Dross Lane

IP214AB

The Common

IP238BE

Lyon Close

IP221TH

Coleman Close

IP238AA

Roman Road

IP221AR

Palgrave

IP221BA

Lion Road

IP237DS

Braiseworth Road

IP238AT

Thrandeston Road

IP221BE

Clarke Close

IP237ED

Norwich Road

IP214BN

Great Green

IP214BZ

Marsh Bungalows

IP238AR

Norwich Road

IP238BX

Old Ipswich Road

IP214BF

Green Man Close

IP221AW

Crossing Road

IP221TG

Rose Lane Close

IP237HN

Airfield Industrial Estate

IP214BH

Palgrave

IP214BP

Great Green

IP221AD

Millway Lane

IP238BH

Old Norwich Road

IP214AX

Upper Street

IP214FD

Rectory Lane

IP221AU

Burlington Close

IP238DG

Mellis Road

IP214AF

Stuston Lane

IP214BB

Norwich Road

IP214BD

Mellis Road

IP238BT

Ipswich Road

IP238DB

Mellis Road

IP221BD

Great Green Road

IP221AT

Lower Rose Lane

IP221TD

Blands Farm Close

IP238DH

Cherry Tree Close

IP221AZ

Old Bury Road

IP238BW

Oaksmere Business Park

IP237HB

Braiseworth Lane

IP238BP

Old Ipswich Road

IP214AA

The Common

IP237EE

Wickham Road

IP214BJ

Abbey Close

IP221AB

Denmark Hill

IP221AQ

Forge Close

IP214AT

Upper Street

IP214BW

Buck Lane

IP238AJ

Rectory Road

IP238FD

The Crossroads

IP221SX

Ling Road

IP221WH

Common Hill

Data Sources

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