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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

IP238EJ

Millside

IP214AD

Old Bury Road

IP214AG

Church Lane

IP237EH

Birchgrove

IP237ET

Church Lane

IP221AL

Lion Road

IP238AP

Norwich Road

IP145PF

Norwich Road

IP214AU

Oakley Park

IP214AL

Lower Oakley

IP214AQ

Low Street

IP237EJ

Church Lane

IP237EZ

Mill Lane

IP238AE

The Street

IP238BL

Eye Road

IP214BU

Mellis Road

IP237EG

Huggins Lane

IP237ES

Wood Hall Lane

IP221BB

Old Bury Road

IP221BF

Denmark Court

IP238DD

Burns Close

IP221AJ

Priory Road

IP237DT

Braiseworth Lane

IP214AJ

Bury Road

IP221FB

Martyn Close

IP238AL

Eye Road

IP237HD

Yaxley Road

IP221FJ

Draycott Rise

IP238BU

Church Lane

IP238DX

Leys Lane

IP238AF

The Street

IP238BZ

Ipswich Road

IP237ER

Grasshopper Lane

IP214AN

Lower Oakley

IP237EF

Wickham Road

IP221AS

Priory Close

IP238BA

St Brelades Close

IP214BY

Church View

IP214BX

Little Green

IP238DA

Mellis Road

Data Sources

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