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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stour Population

3,273

Population density

137.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,994

91.45%

Other White

2.26%

African

1.16%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.92%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Total population: 3,274

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£450,000	£313,000	£412,500	£510,000	£665,000
Semi-Detached	6	£347,500	£204,364	£246,250	£385,000	£393,750
Terraced	2	£256,000	£216,400	£234,000	£278,000	£295,600

10 years median price trend in Stour

Data Sources

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

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

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