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About

Rickinghall ward comprises the two villages of Rickinghall Superior and Rickinghall Inferior in central Suffolk. The area is primarily agricultural land and residential, situated near the A143 road. The local economy includes traditional farming alongside smaller businesses. Community life centers around the village halls, the primary school, and local shops serving the resident population.

The parish church of St Mary in Rickinghall Superior is a noted medieval building with a round tower, a feature common in East Anglia. The villages maintain a distinct separation despite their shared name, with open fields between them. The surrounding landscape consists of gently rolling farmland, typical of this part of Mid Suffolk, with public footpaths connecting the settlements.

Area overview

On average Rickinghall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 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 per household in Rickinghall is £58,367 per year. There are 1 schools in Rickinghall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rickinghall is home to around 2,901 people, with a population density of about 86.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rickinghall Population
2,901
Population density
86.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.65(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.14(-64%)
Public order
2.41(-53%)
Other crime
1.72(-12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,716
93.62%
Other White
66
2.28%
Other
27
0.93%
Irish
14
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.48%
Total population: 2,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
730
29.49%
No qualifications
477
19.27%
Level 3 (A level)
424
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
257
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 2,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
649
50.27%
Owns with a mortgage
327
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
146
11.31%
Social rents from council
97
7.51%
Other forms of private rent
40
3.1%
Total households: 1,291

Property prices in Rickinghall

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Rickinghall area, with individual transactions ranging from £214,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rickinghall 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 Rickinghall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£450,000
Semi-Detached11£268,750
Terraced1£250,000

10 years median price trend in Rickinghall

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

All postcodes in Rickinghall

IP221DY

The Street

IP221DN

Cherry Tree Lane

IP221LL

Church Lane

IP221HG

Mill Lane

IP221RY

The Street

IP221DT

Chapel Lane

IP221DH

The Drift

IP221BZ

The Street

IP221DR

Fen Lane

IP221LT

Finningham Road

IP221FQ

Holly Place

IP221DB

Park View

IP221LH

Slough Road

IP221RW

The Street

IP221FG

Back Hills

IP221RQ

Chestnut Tree Close

IP221FN

Thornhill Green

IP221EW

Bell Meadow

IP221LN

Candle Lane

IP221EZ

Rectory Hill

Data Sources

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