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Saxmundham

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About

Saxmundham ward covers the market town of Saxmundham and its immediate rural surroundings. The area is centred on the historic High Street, which retains a mix of independent shops and essential services. Residential streets extend outwards, featuring a range of housing from older cottages to newer developments. The landscape quickly transitions to farmland and small hamlets, with the River Fromus flowing through the parish.

The town functions as a local service hub for the surrounding villages. Its economy is supported by retail, light industry, and its position on the East Suffolk railway line. A notable local feature is the long-standing family butchers, which has operated for over a century and reflects the area's agricultural connections. The ward includes the nearby Sizewell nuclear power stations, which are a significant presence in the local economy and landscape.

Area overview

On average Saxmundham has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saxmundham is £49,383 per year. The median sale price in Saxmundham is £308,000 (around £294 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,500 and £340,000. There are 1 schools in Saxmundham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Saxmundham

Median price: £308,000

Price per sq ft: £294

Sales (last 12 months): 74

Typical range (middle 50%): £219K – £340K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Saxmundham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saxmundham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	38	£340,000	£290	£268,500	£320,000	£425,000	£826,875
Terraced	21	£235,000	£304	£185,000	£213,000	£290,000	£308,000
Semi-Detached	11	£209,340	£262	£122,500	£160,250	£260,000	£303,000
Flats	4	£161,000	£214	£133,300	£146,500	£182,000	£210,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saxmundham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saxmundham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£285,000	£85,000	£191,000	£170,000
2017	£299,998	£102,000	£242,500	£196,000
2018	£311,250	£134,995	£217,250	£215,000
2019	£277,500	£174,995	£211,000	£190,000
2020	£310,000	£133,000	£238,000	£210,000
2021	£332,500	£155,000	£220,000	£225,000
2022	£353,500	£127,500	£275,000	£237,500
2023	£375,000	£181,500	£245,000	£225,000
2024	£357,500	£127,500	£235,000	£251,500
2025	£360,000	£130,000	£250,000	£230,000
2026	£367,500	£161,000	£212,170	£252,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saxmundham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£232	£175	£244	£255
2017	£259	£226	£238	£239
2018	£255	£250	£267	£223
2019	£249	£250	£237	£235
2020	£272	£240	£269	£223
2021	£270	£279	£237	£278
2022	£306	£319	£293	£287
2023	£297	£265	£316	£296
2024	£291	£264	£287	£307
2025	£285	£251	£274	£288
2026	£296	£214	£248	£300

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district.

Band A£1,557

Band B£1,816

Band C£2,075

Band D£2,335

Band E£2,854

Band F£3,372

Band G£3,891

Band H£4,670

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Saxmundham ward.

Local councillors

John Fisher

Saxmundham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent