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About

Rickinghall ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering the villages of Rickinghall Superior and Rickinghall Inferior. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential properties. The ward is situated near the A143, providing connections to nearby towns like Diss and Bury St Edmunds. Local amenities include a primary school, village hall, and a few small businesses, catering to the needs of residents.

The landscape is characterised by open fields and scattered hedgerows, typical of Suffolk’s countryside. The ward has a close-knit community, with events often held at the village hall or church. Historical features, such as traditional timber-framed houses, add to the area’s charm. Public transport options are limited, making car travel essential for most daily needs. The ward offers a quiet, rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns for work and services.

Area overview

On average Rickinghall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rickinghall is £47,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Rickinghall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rickinghall Population

2,901

Population density

86.6 per km²

Demographics

British

2,716

93.62%

Other White

2.28%

Other

0.93%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.48%

Irish

0.48%

Total population: 2,901

Housing

Owns outright

649

50.27%

Owns with a mortgage

327

25.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

146

11.31%

Social rents from council

7.51%

Other forms of private rent

3.1%

Total households: 1,291

Property prices in Rickinghall

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £306,250 in Rickinghall area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rickinghall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£450,000	£300,000	£422,500	£522,500	£566,000
Flats	1	£275,000	£275,000	£275,000	£275,000	£275,000
Semi-Detached	13	£245,250	£203,000	£230,000	£270,000	£302,000
Terraced	3	£250,000	£227,500	£237,500	£267,500	£281,500

10 years median price trend in Rickinghall

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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