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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
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
17.52(-44%)
Other theft
5.84(+7%)
Burglary
5.84(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.75(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-57%)
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 30 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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
Detached23£485,000
Semi-Detached6£326,000
Terraced1£91,000

10 years median price trend in Palgrave

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

All postcodes in Palgrave

IP237DS

Braiseworth Road

IP237EW

The Street

IP238DQ

Maple Close

IP221AB

Denmark Hill

IP214AR

Dross Lane

IP238AN

Nicks Lane

IP238AD

The Street

IP221BF

Denmark Court

IP221FD

Hilling Gardens

IP214BJ

Abbey Close

IP214AF

Stuston Lane

IP238AA

Roman Road

IP214BN

Great Green

IP214AJ

Bury Road

IP237HA

Norwich Road

IP238AZ

The Crossroads

IP221AE

Lows Lane

IP238AS

Rectory Road

IP237DT

Braiseworth Lane

IP238BJ

The Street

IP238BW

Oaksmere Business Park

IP214BS

Norwich Road

IP214AD

Old Bury Road

IP238FD

The Crossroads

IP238BZ

Ipswich Road

IP238EJ

Millside

IP237EJ

Church Lane

IP238AH

Rectory Road

IP237EU

Chapel Lane

IP237ET

Church Lane

IP238BS

Old Ipswich Road

IP221AR

Palgrave

IP221PF

Sycamore Close

IP238AL

Eye Road

IP221AQ

Forge Close

IP221SX

Ling Road

IP145PG

Brockford Road

IP221SW

Union Lane

IP214BD

Mellis Road

IP221TG

Rose Lane Close

IP214BQ

Great Green

IP221AX

Church Farm Close

IP237HN

Airfield Industrial Estate

IP221AG

The Green

IP221FB

Martyn Close

IP238BT

Ipswich Road

IP214AZ

Talbots Meadow

IP238BY

Hall Lane

IP238DE

Thornham Road

IP237EX

Deadmans Lane

IP214AT

Upper Street

IP214FD

Rectory Lane

IP237HB

Braiseworth Lane

IP214AP

Low Street

IP221AW

Crossing Road

IP214AU

Oakley Park

IP214AH

The Common

IP238AE

The Street

IP237EZ

Mill Lane

IP238DG

Mellis Road

IP221SN

Millway Lane

IP214AA

The Common

IP238DA

Mellis Road

IP237EE

Wickham Road

IP214BY

Church View

IP221DQ

Gassock Drive

IP238AT

Thrandeston Road

IP238AR

Norwich Road

IP214BH

Palgrave

IP237EP

Roman Way

IP214FB

Forge Meadow

IP238AF

The Street

IP237EL

Norwich Road

IP238GA

Wheelwright Close

IP237EN

Norwich Road

IP221TD

Blands Farm Close

IP221AJ

Priory Road

IP221TQ

Limes Close

IP214AG

Church Lane

IP238BX

Old Ipswich Road

IP221AU

Burlington Close

IP238DH

Cherry Tree Close

IP214AL

Lower Oakley

IP221AH

Church Terrace

IP214AN

Lower Oakley

IP238DD

Burns Close

IP238BA

St Brelades Close

IP214AY

The Avenue

IP238AJ

Rectory Road

IP221AA

Ling Road

IP221TH

Coleman Close

IP221BG

Common Hill

IP214BF

Green Man Close

IP238DF

Green Lane

IP214BT

Leys Lane

IP238GL

Cuckoo Close

IP214BP

Great Green

IP214AB

The Common

IP145PF

Norwich Road

IP237EH

Birchgrove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.