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St Peter's

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About

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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Peter's Population
3,119
Population density
2,694.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,821
90.56%
Other White
123
3.95%
Other Asian
24
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.67%
Other
21
0.67%
Total population: 3,115

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £319K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £261 per square foot) in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£342,500£297
Semi-Detached5£290,000£287
Terraced16£178,500£241
Flats7£115,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£119,000£216,000£151,000
2017£307,000£95,000£251,250£156,500
2018£305,000£95,000£252,375£151,000
2019£300,000£97,000£224,000£158,500
2020£295,000£100,000£225,000£165,000
2021£342,498£118,500£315,000£175,000
2022£397,500£120,000£261,500£180,000
2023£371,250£80,000£231,250£180,000
2024£335,000£125,000£200,000£185,000
2025£385,000£85,000£290,000£187,500
2026£320,000£147,000£435,000£167,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£181£260£227
2017£305£180£235£232
2018£282£167£207£217
2019£280£184£237£237
2020£314£199£238£224
2021£267£210£240£236
2022£350£186£286£250
2023£301£174£224£250
2024£344£222£246£259
2025£290£160£292£241
2026£330£221£287£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter's 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.