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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 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 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
26
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.75(-59%)
Public order
4.14(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.41(-79%)
Other crime
1.72(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,716
93.62%
Other White
66
2.28%
Other
27
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.48%
Irish
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 38 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 in Rickinghall area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £565,000.

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
Detached20£450,000
Flats1£275,000
Semi-Detached14£243,875
Terraced3£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

IP221DG

The Fairstead

IP221LT

Finningham Road

IP221PD

Potters Vale

IP221LH

Slough Road

IP221EJ

The Street

IP221ER

Ryders Way

IP221HU

Gobbetts Lane

IP221JA

Wattisfield Road

IP221LQ

Finningham Road

IP221RT

Hall Lane

IP221DJ

Rose Lane

IP221EG

The Street

IP221BL

The Street

IP221HN

Rickinghall Road

IP221LL

Church Lane

IP221BT

Market Place

IP221DF

Bridewell Lane

IP221FQ

Holly Place

IP221DU

Mill Road

IP221HT

Thorpe Street

Data Sources

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