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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£310,050
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £400K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £310,050 (about £318 per square foot) in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£495,000£381
Semi-Detached13£315,000£298
Terraced13£250,000£271
Flats7£175,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357,500£132,000£269,000£215,000
2017£400,000£147,500£260,000£217,000
2018£465,000£205,000£287,000£226,900
2019£390,250£218,998£244,000£224,000
2020£410,500£180,500£260,000£218,000
2021£460,000£220,000£265,000£235,000
2022£562,500£205,000£340,000£251,000
2023£675,000£165,000£320,000£240,000
2024£420,000£225,000£280,000£254,000
2025£399,995£180,000£320,000£247,500
2026£492,500£180,000£315,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£254£258£231
2017£318£211£233£232
2018£300£251£284£240
2019£319£329£264£243
2020£314£258£252£241
2021£334£314£289£257
2022£349£319£330£293
2023£372£262£339£261
2024£351£323£250£268
2025£363£352£294£271
2026£344£270£315£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southgate in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.