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About

Southgate ward encompasses the southern residential suburbs of Haverhill, bordered by the A1307 to the north and extending into the surrounding countryside. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, local schools, and community facilities, serving as a primary residential zone for the town. Its layout includes several green spaces and playing fields integrated within the neighbourhoods.

A notable local feature is the presence of the old railway line cutting, now a vegetated corridor, which traces the route of the former Colne Valley and Halstead Railway. This historical element adds a distinct texture to the ward's landscape, separating residential areas and providing a natural green link. The ward functions as a key part of Haverhill's expansion, blending newer housing with reminders of the area's transport history.

Area overview

On average Southgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southgate is £51,379 per year. There are 3 schools in Southgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southgate is home to around 4,066 people, with a population density of about 1,135.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southgate Population
4,066
Population density
1,135.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.5(+92%)
Public order
12.54(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(+12%)
Drugs
6.15(+113%)
Other theft
5.66(+3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,294
81.09%
Other White
235
5.79%
Other Asian
185
4.55%
Indian
142
3.5%
African
37
0.91%
Total population: 4,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,231
35.42%
No qualifications
558
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
498
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
488
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
340
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 3,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
892
48.77%
Owns with a mortgage
426
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
10.88%
Other social rented
194
10.61%
Social rents from council
78
4.26%
Total households: 1,829

Property prices in Southgate

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southgate 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 Southgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£460,000
Flats10£177,500
Semi-Detached9£290,000
Terraced19£245,000

10 years median price trend in Southgate

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

All postcodes in Southgate

IP332GF

Abbots Gate

IP332NN

Nowton Road

IP332GW

Jazzy Close

IP332BS

Sicklesmere Road

IP332NS

Bevis Walk

IP332BT

Nowton Road

IP332FR

Southgate

IP332FS

Southgate

IP332NJ

Plovers Way

IP332RS

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332PL

Smith Walk

IP332RF

Macmillan Way

IP332PX

Hickling Drive

IP332RU

Rougham Hill

IP332NY

Caie Walk

IP332NZ

Caie Walk

IP332FW

Southgate

IP332FY

Maris Piper Drive

IP332NP

Fulcher Close

IP332LH

Runnymede Green

IP332GG

Abbots Gate

IP332RT

River Lane

IP332LZ

Chichester Close

IP332SY

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332PA

Banks Walk

IP332NT

Mayfield Road

IP332RD

Hardwick Lane

IP332GL

Abbots Gate

IP332PU

Hickling Drive

IP332GB

Abbots Gate

IP332PT

Mayfield Road

IP332RJ

Macmillan Way

IP332NH

Nowton Road

IP332LL

Lincoln Green

IP332LW

Barons Road

IP332QB

Grange Walk

IP332LF

Barons Road

IP332PP

Bright Close

IP332BN

Sicklesmere Road

IP332GE

Abbots Gate

IP332FH

Whitebeam Grove

IP332LJ

Canterbury Green

IP332QY

Macmillan Way

IP332TQ

Riseway Close

IP332TE

Townlane Road

IP332PR

Jarman Close

IP332LY

Barons Road

IP332PY

Croft Rise

IP332QS

Fallowfield Walk

IP332TJ

Mayfield Road

IP332NB

Sharp Road

IP332QJ

Home Farm Lane

IP332PG

Watson Close

IP332TG

Broadland Road

IP332PF

Mayfield Road

IP332TB

Hickling Drive

IP332FF

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332RX

Rougham Hill

IP332QF

Hardwick Lane

IP332RN

Rougham Road

IP332LN

Salisbury Green

IP332GJ

Macmillan Way

IP332BX

Nowton Road

IP332GA

Governors Mews

IP332QL

Home Farm Lane

IP332PB

Mayfield Road

IP332RW

Oaklands Park

IP332TN

Steward Road

IP332GH

Haven Close

IP332NW

Smith Walk

IP332TH

Links Close

IP332SN

Byfield Way

IP332FA

Archers Place

IP332DB

Victory Close

IP332PS

Nowton Road

IP332FN

Southgate

IP332RA

Hardwick Lane

IP332DD

Nowton Road

IP332NR

Mayfield Road

IP332PQ

Samuel Street Walk

IP332FL

Southgate

IP332DA

Bury Park Drive

IP332PD

Mayfield Road

IP332QT

Mayfield Road

IP332PZ

Farm Close

IP332QZ

Hardwick Lane

IP332QU

Hardwick Park Gardens

IP332FT

Southgate

IP332PW

Steward Road

IP295NZ

Horsecroft Road

IP332FB

Abbots Gate

IP332TF

Woodside Close

IP332RH

Hardwick Shopping Centre

IP332GN

Abbots Gate

IP332BP

Sicklesmere Road

IP332TA

Hickling Drive

IP332BW

Sicklesmere Road

IP332NX

Olle Close

IP332NU

Caie Walk

IP332QA

Faiers Close

Data Sources

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