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South East Cosford

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About

South East Cosford ward covers a rural portion of the Babergh district in Suffolk. The area is characterised by a collection of small villages and hamlets, including Bildeston, Whatfield, and Chelsworth, set amidst agricultural land. The landscape is defined by gentle fields, hedgerows, and small watercourses. The local economy has traditional ties to farming, though many residents now commute to larger towns for work.

The area contains several conservation areas protecting its historic built environment, with many buildings featuring traditional timber framing and plasterwork. The River Brett flows through the ward, passing close to Chelsworth, which is noted for its well-preserved medieval village layout. Community life often centres on local parish councils and village halls, with public transport links being limited across the scattered settlements.

Area overview

On average South East Cosford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South East Cosford is £60,408 per year. There are 4 schools in South East Cosford: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South East Cosford is home to around 2,657 people, with a population density of about 51.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South East Cosford Population
2,657
Population density
51.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.78(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+24%)
Other theft
6.77(+24%)
Burglary
6.4(+130%)
Public order
5.27(+3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,548
95.93%
Other White
44
1.66%
Irish
17
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.26%
Total population: 2,656

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
807
35.58%
Level 3 (A level)
393
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
335
14.77%
No qualifications
329
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
192
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 2,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
592
51.21%
Owns with a mortgage
321
27.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
97
8.39%
Social rents from council
64
5.54%
Other social rented
34
2.94%
Total households: 1,156

Property prices in South East Cosford

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in South East Cosford area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South East Cosford 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 South East Cosford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£520,000
Semi-Detached10£320,000
Terraced3£240,000

10 years median price trend in South East Cosford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South East Cosford.

All postcodes in South East Cosford

IP76JA

Watson's Hill

IP76NT

Aldham Priory Cottages

IP76ES

South East Cosford

IP76NU

Ipswich Road

IP76LN

Whatfield Road

IP76NH

The Street

IP76PN

Manor Road

IP77HQ

Nedging Road

IP77BX

New Road

IP76PQ

Offton Road

IP76FJ

Church View

IP77BU

New Road

IP76HX

South East Cosford

IP76DT

Priory Cottages

IP76NQ

Elmsett Road

IP76DS

South East Cosford

IP76QQ

Church Farm Place

IP77BN

Ipswich Road

IP77HR

Crowcroft Road

IP76NF

Hadleigh Road

IP76LU

Elm Cottages

IP76RT

Bluebell Place

IP76NP

Church Lane

IP76EN

Church Hill

IP76EY

Wickerstreet Green

IP77HS

Bildeston Road

IP77JA

Cake Bridge Lane

IP76NZ

Newlands

IP76QJ

Church Farm Place

IP76HB

The Tye

IP76EU

South East Cosford

IP77LE

Bildeston Road

IP76QW

The Street

IP77HL

Nedging Road

IP76NW

Cosford Road

IP76QY

Semer Road

IP77HU

The Street

IP76QA

South East Cosford

IP76RB

Wheatfields

IP76HZ

Watson's Hill

IP76PT

South East Cosford

IP77BW

Ipswich Road

IP76DU

Priory Hill

IP76HW

Lodge Cottages

IP76QE

Windings Road

IP77BL

Ipswich Road

IP76NL

The Street

IP76PJ

Manor Road

IP76PX

South East Cosford

IP77HA

Crowcroft Road

IP76NN

The Street

IP76RU

Poppy Close

IP76PA

The Street

IP76QN

The Street

IP76LS

Whatfield Road

IP77HT

Parsonage Lane

IP76ET

Cross Road Cottages

IP76NR

Redhill Road

IP76ED

The Street

IP76EF

Church Hill

IP77HJ

Nedging Road

IP77DA

Ipswich Road

IP76PS

Church Road

IP76EL

Church Hill

IP76NE

Corn Hatches Lane

IP76SG

Hadleigh Road

IP76JG

Bildeston Road

IP77FE

Taylors Lane

IP76QZ

Ash Street

IP76ER

South East Cosford

IP76RR

Daisyfield

IP77HW

Nedging Road

IP76QB

South East Cosford

IP76EG

Cherry Hill

IP76LF

Cosford Road

IP76QG

Ipswich Road

IP76EB

The Green

IP76LJ

Whatfield Road

IP77HX

Hall Road

IP76PU

Church Road

IP76FU

Hadleigh Road

IP76RA

Dairy Road

IP76HN

Union Hill

IP76QP

The Street

IP76EJ

Water Lane

IP76ND

Hadleigh Road

IP76PG

Flowton Road

IP77HY

The Common

IP77HH

Nedging Road

IP76NS

The Street

IP76LD

Ladbrook Close

IP76PL

Manor Road

IP76EW

South East Cosford

IP76RS

Primrose Gardens

IP76SE

South East Cosford

IP76PF

Flowton Road

IP77HN

Nedging Road

IP76QL

Naughton Road

IP76HS

South East Cosford

IP77JD

South East Cosford

Data Sources

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