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Stow Thorney

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About

Stow Thorney ward covers a rural expanse in central Mid Suffolk, characterised by open farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by arable fields and small woodland patches, with the River Gipping forming a subtle natural boundary to the west. The area includes the villages of Stowupland and Thorney Green, which serve as local residential hubs with essential community services.

A notable feature is the historic Stowupland Windmill, a prominent local landmark. The ward's geography is largely flat, typical of Suffolk's agricultural heartland, with quiet country lanes connecting isolated farms and homes. Economic activity is primarily linked to agriculture and local commerce centred in the villages.

Area overview

On average Stow Thorney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stow Thorney is £62,029 per year. There are 1 schools in Stow Thorney: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stow Thorney is home to around 5,855 people, with a population density of about 2,206.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stow Thorney Population
5,855
Population density
2,206.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.4(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(+10%)
Shoplifting
5.64(-18%)
Public order
4.44(-13%)
Other crime
4.44(+127%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,325
90.93%
Other White
197
3.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.82%
Chinese
43
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.65%
Total population: 5,856

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,395
31.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,012
22.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
757
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
485
10.95%
No qualifications
456
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 4,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,102
48.44%
Owns outright
491
21.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
463
20.35%
Other social rented
93
4.09%
Shared ownership
52
2.29%
Total households: 2,275

Property prices in Stow Thorney

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 in Stow Thorney area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,200 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stow Thorney 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 Stow Thorney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£331,250
Flats8£146,250
Semi-Detached26£265,000
Terraced42£240,000

10 years median price trend in Stow Thorney

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

All postcodes in Stow Thorney

IP145AZ

Thorney Hall Close

IP145YA

Stow Thorney

IP145JD

Mortimer Road

IP145FQ

Harrier Way

IP145QS

Nightingale Close

IP145QU

Kestrel Drive

IP145FF

Kite Crescent

IP145XR

Leveret Gardens

IP145XQ

Boar Grove

IP145FW

Falcon Grove

IP145JQ

Egret Drive

IP145UP

Plover Close

IP145FS

Quail Close

IP145GW

Siskin Street

IP145QW

Lark Close

IP145GD

Creeting Road East

IP145BE

Gun Cotton Way

IP145XN

Hummingbird Drive

IP145UE

Cormorant Drive

IP145GZ

The Buntings

IP145GS

Kittiwake Court

IP145XS

Stow Thorney

IP145BY

Swallow Drive

IP145AB

Spring Row

IP145UG

Shearwater Way

IP145UX

Osprey Drive

IP145AA

Cardinalls Road

IP145XP

Vixen Grove

IP145AH

Stowupland Road

IP145FH

Sandpiper Road

IP145WG

Song Thrush Close

IP145GF

Phoenix Way

IP145FY

Bullfinch Close

IP145YE

Stow Thorney

IP145FR

Tern Road

IP145BX

Dove Gardens

IP145BB

Kingfisher Way

IP145BD

Goosander Road

IP145GU

Jackdaw Close

IP145GB

Magpie Court

IP145FJ

Woodlark Drive

IP145GE

Sheepcote Lane

IP145UU

Suncrest Rise

IP145AJ

Victoria Road

IP145YL

Stow Thorney

IP145FA

Raven Close

IP145XF

Thorney Way

IP145UA

Dunnock Close

IP145BS

Creeting Road

IP145BQ

Finch Close

IP145EP

Tomo Business Park

IP145YF

Stow Thorney

IP145AE

Newton Road

IP145YQ

Stow Thorney

IP144BU

Stowmarket Road

IP145UT

Greenfinch Close

IP145UZ

Crossbill Road

IP145GN

Skylark Way

IP145US

Starling Way

IP145TU

Creeting Road East

IP145AW

Stowupland Road

IP145FL

Firecrest Drive

IP145EX

Pochard Close

IP145AP

Stowupland Road

IP145YH

Stow Thorney

IP145AT

Saffron Fen Place

IP145UH

Puffin Court

IP145LW

Blackbird Way

IP145GP

Kittiwake Court

IP145UJ

Fieldfare Close

IP145YP

Stow Thorney

IP145WF

Yellowhammer Close

IP145NB

Swift Drive

IP145UB

Linnet Drive

IP145AD

Newton Road

IP145UF

Avocet Gardens

IP145FD

Chaffinch Way

IP145QT

Nightingale Close

IP145FP

Pintail Road

IP145JF

Buzzard Rise

IP144BX

Spoonmans Lane

IP145UW

Eider Close

IP145JE

Buzzard Rise

IP145NG

Robin Close

IP145UR

Creeting Rise

IP145BF

Nuthatch Close

IP145AL

Stowupland Road

IP145BH

Jacksnipe Close

IP145GX

Partridge Close

IP145DH

Sheepcote Place

IP145FZ

Sanderling Way

IP145YD

Stow Thorney

IP145JG

Egret Drive

IP145BT

Creeting Road

IP145AU

Creeting Road

IP145GR

Warbler Way

IP145FN

Redwing Drive

IP145XJ

Hare Road

IP145GJ

Guillemot Close

IP145YG

Stow Thorney

Data Sources

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