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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

IP221BE

Clarke Close

IP237EF

Wickham Road

IP221AZ

Old Bury Road

IP237HD

Yaxley Road

IP237DZ

Clay Lane

IP221AL

Lion Road

IP214BZ

Marsh Bungalows

IP221BA

Lion Road

IP221BB

Old Bury Road

IP221BJ

Barbauld Close

IP238AG

Bromelands

IP221WH

Common Hill

IP238AP

Norwich Road

IP238DX

Leys Lane

IP237ES

Wood Hall Lane

IP238DB

Mellis Road

IP221BD

Great Green Road

IP237ED

Norwich Road

IP221AD

Millway Lane

IP221AN

The Green

IP214AE

Brome Road

IP238BU

Church Lane

IP221AP

Upper Rose Lane

IP238BL

Eye Road

IP237ER

Grasshopper Lane

IP214AQ

Low Street

IP238BP

Old Ipswich Road

IP214BW

Buck Lane

IP237EG

Huggins Lane

IP221AS

Priory Close

IP221FJ

Draycott Rise

IP214BX

Little Green

IP214AX

Upper Street

IP214BU

Mellis Road

IP214BB

Norwich Road

IP238BH

Old Norwich Road

IP214BL

Great Green

IP221AT

Lower Rose Lane

IP238BE

Lyon Close

IP237EA

Palgrave

Data Sources

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