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St Peter's ward covers a largely rural portion of Mid Suffolk, characterised by open farmland and scattered villages. The area includes the communities of Stonham Aspal, Earl Stonham, and Mickfield, which serve as local hubs. The landscape is defined by gently rolling fields and small woodlands, with agriculture being a central part of the local economy. Several small streams and the River Gipping flow through the ward, influencing the settlement patterns.

The ward is traversed by the A140 road, a major route connecting Ipswich to Norwich. A notable local landmark is the Stonham Barns complex, which includes retail, leisure, and a small owl sanctuary. The medieval church of St Mary in Stonham Aspal features a distinctive round tower. Community life often centres around village halls and the remaining traditional public houses in the settlements.

Area overview

On average St Peter's has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Peter's is £57,961 per year. There are 1 schools in St Peter's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Peter's is home to around 3,119 people, with a population density of about 2,694.8 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

242

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Peter's Population

3,119

Population density

2,694.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

133.38(+323%)

Shoplifting

29.18(+327%)

Public order

25.01(+388%)

Criminal damage and arson

23.73(+274%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.99(+47%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,821

90.56%

Other White

123

3.95%

Other Asian

0.77%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

Other

0.67%

Total population: 3,115

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

683

25.14%

No qualifications

606

22.3%

Level 3 (A level)

446

16.42%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

406

14.94%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

320

11.78%

Total 16+ residents: 2,717

Housing

Owns outright

575

35.76%

Owns with a mortgage

359

22.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

352

21.89%

Social rents from council

159

9.89%

Other social rented

108

6.72%

Total households: 1,608

Property prices in St Peter's

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St Peter's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£365,500	£283,250	£319,375	£409,750	£467,125
Flats	7	£110,500	£70,500	£79,000	£115,500	£117,400
Semi-Detached	4	£252,500	£186,950	£206,750	£327,500	£417,500
Terraced	15	£180,000	£127,500	£158,750	£202,500	£278,000

10 years median price trend in St Peter's

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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