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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

IP76PB

Church Farm Cottages

IP77GZ

Crowcroft Road

IP77LH

Crowcroft Glebe

IP76JF

Cookes Hill

IP76PE

The Street

IP76NG

Hadleigh Road

IP77FJ

Jubilee Meadow

IP76QT

Whatfield Road

IP76PH

Offton Road

IP76LZ

Whatfield Road

IP76PW

Canada Cottages

IP76LP

Mill Lane

IP76HR

South East Cosford

IP77BT

The Green

IP77FH

Gants Meadow

IP77GA

Blenheim Meadow

IP76HU

South East Cosford

IP76EE

Church Hill

IP76HP

Aldham Mill Hill

IP77BS

Whatfield Road

IP76QH

Sawyers

IP77HD

Hadleigh Road

IP76LH

Aldham Mill Hill

IP76NX

Gate Farm Cottages

IP77HZ

Lindsey Road

IP76HA

Hollies Cottages

IP76DX

Priory Hill

IP76JB

Church Lane

IP76QU

Rectory Road

IP76DY

The Street

IP76NY

Ipswich Road

IP76EQ

Church Hill

IP76PR

South East Cosford

IP76NA

Old Post Office Cottages

IP76EX

South East Cosford

IP77BP

Whatfield Road

IP76QD

Hazelwood

IP76NB

Garrards Road

IP76HT

South East Cosford

IP76LX

Whatfield Road

IP76EH

Vale Lane

IP76EA

Ancient Houses

IP76RY

Kedges Lane

IP76RQ

Offton Road

IP77HG

Hadleigh Road

IP76HD

South East Cosford

IP76DZ

Church Hill

IP76DP

Stone Street

IP76QR

Church Lane

IP76FL

Rectory Lane

IP76QS

The Green

IP76GZ

Mill Place

IP77BY

Semer Road

IP76EZ

Wickerstreet Green

IP76LW

Whatfield Road

IP76PY

South East Cosford

IP77HP

Nedging Road

IP76HL

South East Cosford

IP76BH

Wolves Farm Lane

IP77HF

Hadleigh Road

IP76JD

Church Lane

IP76QF

Downlands

IP76LY

Whatfield Road

IP76LL

Elmsett Road

IP76QX

Semer Road

IP76LT

Whatfield Road

IP76NJ

Fir Tree Cottages

IP76PP

The Tye

IP76EP

Culphs Lane

IP77HE

Hadleigh Road

Data Sources

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