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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stow Thorney Population

5,855

Population density

2,206.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.67(+12%)

Shoplifting

7.34(+3%)

Public order

6.32(+22%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.15(-4%)

Other theft

4.44(-20%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,325

90.93%

Other White

197

3.36%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.82%

Chinese

0.73%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.65%

Total population: 5,856

Economics

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

Owns with a mortgage

1,102

48.44%

Owns outright

491

21.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

463

20.35%

Other social rented

4.09%

Shared ownership

2.29%

Total households: 2,275

Property prices in Stow Thorney

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Stow Thorney area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,200 up to £695,000.

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 Stow Thorney over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£375,000	£270,150	£322,500	£417,500	£476,000
Flats	6	£148,750	£72,150	£138,125	£150,000	£161,250
Semi-Detached	27	£270,000	£198,950	£245,000	£286,250	£338,500
Terraced	51	£232,500	£168,500	£201,000	£269,500	£287,500

10 years median price trend in Stow Thorney

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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