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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Stow Thorney is £265,000 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £328,000. 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

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £281
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £328K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Stow Thorney area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stow Thorney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£362,500£316
Semi-Detached24£272,500£284
Terraced44£232,750£266
Flats13£150,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stow Thorney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,000£122,500£214,000£189,750
2017£281,250£130,000£255,000£215,000
2018£301,000£151,000£247,000£227,500
2019£295,000£124,000£235,000£215,000
2020£300,000£134,750£219,000£205,000
2021£340,000£125,000£250,500£209,000
2022£365,000£144,500£276,000£256,248
2023£339,900£185,000£285,000£255,000
2024£325,000£170,000£270,000£215,000
2025£392,500£147,500£265,000£234,750
2026£325,000£147,500£270,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£209£247£216
2017£264£225£269£256
2018£265£238£279£249
2019£264£184£247£243
2020£254£214£263£235
2021£268£212£273£249
2022£303£237£310£287
2023£295£278£305£291
2024£315£277£298£278
2025£322£228£292£269
2026£283£230£295£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stow Thorney in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district.

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,802
Band C£2,059
Band D£2,317
Band E£2,832
Band F£3,347
Band G£3,861
Band H£4,634

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Stow Thorney ward.

Local councillors

Colin Lay

Stow Thorney - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

James Patchett

Stow Thorney - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party