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About

Stour ward encompasses a rural stretch of the southern Babergh district, centred around the villages of Stoke-by-Nayland and Leavenheath. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, small woodlands, and the upper reaches of the River Box. Settlement is dispersed, with a focus on agriculture and residential life in its historic communities. The area maintains a quiet, pastoral character away from major urban centres.

The ward's geography includes parts of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its water meadows and hedgerows. A network of public footpaths crosses the fields, connecting the villages. The local economy is largely based on farming, alongside some small businesses and services catering to residents. The medieval church tower in Stoke-by-Nayland, visible for miles, acts as a constant landmark across the open fields.

Area overview

On average Stour has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stour is £58,352 per year. There are 4 schools in Stour: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stour is home to around 3,273 people, with a population density of about 137.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stour Population
3,273
Population density
137.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
Public order
2.14(-59%)
Other theft
2.14(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,994
91.45%
Other White
74
2.26%
African
38
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.64%
Total population: 3,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
996
38.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
403
15.4%
No qualifications
394
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,617

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
569
45.16%
Owns with a mortgage
325
25.79%
Social rents from council
122
9.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
105
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
83
6.59%
Total households: 1,260

Property prices in Stour

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Stour area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,152 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stour 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 Stour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£450,000
Semi-Detached6£347,500
Terraced2£256,000

10 years median price trend in Stour

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

All postcodes in Stour

IP92RB

New Lane

IP91DG

Church Lane

IP92FT

Laurel Close

IP92SH

Crowe Hall Lane

IP92ST

Woodfield Lane

IP92PA

Vale Lane

IP92TQ

Manningtree Road

IP91BP

Holbrook Road

IP92RG

Harkstead Road

IP92QW

Church Hill

IP92SF

Wheelwrights Close

IP92SS

Bentley Lane

IP92RZ

Larksfield Road

IP92SX

Bentley Lane

IP91BE

Harkstead Lane

IP91BS

Walnut Tree Lane

IP92PJ

Ipswich Road

IP92PW

Woodlands Lane

IP91BU

Church Lane Corner

IP91HA

Rence Park Cottages

IP92PZ

East Row

IP92QU

Holbrook Gardens

IP91BL

River View Road

IP92RJ

Moorings Cottages

IP92RY

Holbrook Road

IP92RW

Coachmans Paddock

IP91DA

Lower Road

IP91BH

Brick Kiln Road

IP92SD

Church Field Road

IP92PG

Broomhill

IP92TN

Fison Place

IP91DF

Brick Kiln Road

IP92RX

Holbrook Road

IP92QL

Reade Road

IP92SN

Alton Hall Lane

IP91BZ

Stour

IP91DE

Rectory Road

IP92QR

Ipswich Road

IP92RD

New Lane

IP92RF

Harkstead Road

IP92BG

Denmark Gardens

IP92QZ

Fishponds Lane

IP92SA

Church Field Road

IP91BN

The Street

IP91BW

Shore Lane

IP92SQ

Lower Street

IP92TR

Gifford Close

IP91HB

Grove Lane

IP92QS

The Street

IP92SZ

Crepping Hall Drive

IP92TL

Findley Close

IP91BX

The Street

IP91BY

Needle Corner

IP92TD

Manor Lane

IP92TA

Manningtree Road

IP92FF

Abbott Way

IP92PR

Clench Road

IP92TH

Queech Lane

IP91FB

Frogs Alley

IP92FG

Abbott Way

IP92RL

Harkstead Road

IP92TJ

Post Office Corner

IP92SE

Follet Close

IP92FA

Rodwell Close

IP92RQ

Harkstead Road

IP92FH

Wagstaff Close

IP92QD

The Heath

IP91BT

The Street

IP92QY

Ipswich Road

IP92RT

Holbrook Road

IP92SW

Manningtree Road

IP91FA

Fish Pond Hill

IP91HD

Grove Lane

IP92RN

Alton Green

IP92TP

Firebronds Road

IP92BH

Holm Oak

IP92QT

Ipswich Road

IP92RE

New Lane

IP92FR

Holbrook Road

IP92QQ

Stour

IP92PX

The Street

IP92QB

Heathfield Road

IP92QH

Mill Rise

IP92RR

Jervis Close

IP91DB

Ling's Lane

IP92TB

Manor Lane

IP92PQ

Church Hill

IP92QP

Church Hill

IP92RP

Primrose Hill

IP92SB

Holbrook Road

IP92SU

Holly Lane

IP92QX

Council Houses

IP92RS

Bentley Lane

IP92RA

Harkstead Road

IP92TS

Hapenny Field

IP91BJ

Ipswich Road

IP92FE

Crepping Hall Drive

IP92GZ

Caxton Close

IP92NR

Little Orchard

IP92PP

Clench Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.