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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Stour is £412,500 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £538,636. There are 3 schools in Stour: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
26
Deprivation level
4/10
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
14.97(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.86(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-42%)
Public order
2.44(-52%)
Other theft
1.83(-67%)
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

Median price: £412,500
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 25
Typical range (middle 50%): £320K – £539K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Stour area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£510,000£336
Semi-Detached10£375,750£336
Terraced2£240,000£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stour

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stour.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£555,000£295,000£185,000
2017£419,995£319,995£165,000
2018£379,995£274,998£202,000
2019£396,000£284,998£207,500
2020£422,500£307,500£200,000
2021£465,000£310,000£210,000
2022£507,500£397,500£260,000
2023£500,000£340,000£270,000
2024£420,000£297,500£240,000
2025£450,000£343,250£212,000
2026£465,000£395,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stour.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stour.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£285£272
2017£254£269£314
2018£287£289£301
2019£302£318£333
2020£278£330£337
2021£337£327£270
2022£353£356£335
2023£363£386£365
2024£324£353£355
2025£326£328£419
2026£344£340£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stour.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Babergh district.

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,821
Band C£2,081
Band D£2,342
Band E£2,862
Band F£3,382
Band G£3,903
Band H£4,683

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Stour ward.

Local councillors

Mary McLaren

Stour - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

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