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Stowmarket East & Needham Market North

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About

Stowmarket East and Needham Market North form a settled area where residential streets meet open fields and waterways. The River Gipping and its tributaries shape the landscape, with paths following their course through the land. Farming remains a presence on the outskirts, with fields bordering the communities.

The area is connected by the main railway line, a consistent feature since the 19th century. Local life centres on the high streets and recreation grounds, with the historic Needham Lake providing a focal point for walking and wildlife beside the river.

Area overview

On average Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year. There are 3 schools in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is home to around 12,794 people, with a population density of about 1,331.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North Population
12,794
Population density
1,331.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.56(-18%)
Shoplifting
8.99(+26%)
Public order
5.31(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,761
91.94%
Other White
444
3.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
75
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.56%
Other
70
0.55%
Total population: 12,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,921
28.16%
Level 3 (A level)
2,131
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,666
16.06%
No qualifications
1,562
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,222
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 10,373

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,094
37.53%
Owns outright
1,721
30.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,146
20.54%
Social rents from council
222
3.98%
Other social rented
210
3.76%
Total households: 5,580

Property prices in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North

Based on 242 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,200 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stowmarket East & Needham Market North 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 Stowmarket East & Needham Market North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£345,000
Flats18£140,000
Semi-Detached66£265,000
Terraced101£213,000

10 years median price trend in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North.

All postcodes in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North

IP141AN

Ipswich Street

IP141BJ

Woodfield Drive

IP141BZ

Pine View Close

IP141TE

Tippett Avenue

IP142RB

Whatfield Way

IP142RE

Chattisham Close

IP145AZ

Thorney Hall Close

IP145BN

Creeting Road East

IP145GN

Skylark Way

IP149EQ

St Peter's

IP68DU

Freehold Road

IP68ED

Stowmarket Road

IP68EE

Ludbrook Close

IP68GE

Needham Market

IP68GF

Needham Market

IP68ST

Needham Market

IP68DP

Luff Meadow

IP68XE

Platten Close

IP141FA

Bury Street

IP142BP

Lavenham Way

IP142PG

Flatford Close

IP145AX

Elizabeth Way

IP145FG

Goldfinch Close

IP145YD

Stow Thorney

IP141DY

Crowe Street

IP145AP

Stowupland Road

IP145GD

Creeting Road East

IP145GH

Wagtail Drive

IP145YP

Stow Thorney

IP68EF

Stowmarket Road

IP68GG

Needham Market

IP68GP

Needham Market

IP141PF

Turnpike Court

IP141RQ

Station Road East

IP142RF

Milden Close

IP145GE

Sheepcote Lane

IP149DJ

Ipswich Street

IP68FS

Horsepond Place

IP145FJ

Woodlark Drive

IP68SR

Needham Market

IP68RP

Badley Walk

IP141JD

The Osiers

IP142BH

Clare Close

IP145AH

Stowupland Road

IP145AT

Saffron Fen Place

IP145GF

Phoenix Way

IP145TU

Creeting Road East

IP145XR

Leveret Gardens

IP141UG

Ipswich Street

IP142PL

Bures Close

IP142PQ

Lavenham Way

IP145UZ

Crossbill Road

IP68EB

Steggall Close

IP68GW

Needham Market

IP68SN

Needham Market

IP145QU

Kestrel Drive

IP149BX

St Peter's

IP68DB

John Swain Close

IP68FE

Hawks Mill Street

IP141HY

Crown Street

IP142PX

Hartest Way

IP145YF

Stow Thorney

IP141BY

Ipswich Road

IP141NA

St Edmunds Close

IP142AE

Bridge Street

IP142BZ

Lavenham Way

IP145AB

Spring Row

IP145AL

Stowupland Road

IP145YL

Stow Thorney

IP149DW

Ipswich Street

IP68XG

Alexander Drive

IP141JF

Bury Road

IP141PD

Bury Road

IP141TN

Hall Road

IP142ED

Stowmarket Business Park

IP142EE

Badley Lane

IP145UL

Dotterel Way

IP145UR

Creeting Rise

IP68DT

Willow Walk

IP68RL

Stowmarket Road

IP68SF

Needham Market

IP141BE

Ipswich Road

IP141BP

Bridge Street

IP141BW

Ipswich Road

IP141DP

Market Place

IP141FD

St Peter's

IP141HQ

Fox Court

IP142PR

Melford Road

IP145FA

Raven Close

IP149DL

Ipswich Street

IP145YE

Stow Thorney

IP68SQ

Needham Market

IP141RH

Regent Street

IP145YA

Stow Thorney

IP141TT

Wordsworth Road

IP141AF

Marriotts Walk

IP141HF

Bury Street

IP141RA

Gipping Way

IP144HA

Ipswich Street

IP145BD

Goosander Road

Data Sources

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