How many households are in Rickinghall?

There are 1,296 households in Rickinghall

What are house prices in Rickinghall?

Based on 50 recent sales, the median price is £406,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Rickinghall population and density?

Rickinghall population is 2,901 with density 86.6 per km².

How much social housing is near Rickinghall?

About 10.6% across the Rickinghall area.

What are prices by property type in Rickinghall?

Latest medians: Detached £450,000, Semi-detached £245,250, Terraced £267,500, Flats £192,500.

How deprived is Rickinghall?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 19061 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Rickinghall?

Average resident income is about £47,300 per year.

How safe is Rickinghall?

Crime level in Rickinghall is very low with about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Rickinghall?

Housing mix: detached 54.3%, semi-detached 31.6%.

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Q: What schools in Rickinghall and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Rickinghall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Mid Suffolk / Rickinghall

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 25 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

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

10.6%

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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 in Rickinghall area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £862,450.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£450,000	£306,000	£405,000	£550,000	£777,000
Flats	2	£192,500	£118,250	£151,250	£233,750	£266,750
Semi-Detached	11	£245,250	£187,500	£217,500	£277,500	£508,500
Terraced	4	£267,500	£228,750	£243,750	£287,500	£293,500

10 years price trend in Rickinghall

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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