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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

IP68DE

Hurstlea Road

IP141PJ

Tavern Street

IP144BX

Spoonmans Lane

IP142NY

Shelley Close

IP143QB

Bury Road

IP68GD

Needham Market

IP141DT

Market Place

IP141GH

Chaucer Close

IP141PH

Tavern Street

IP142QB

Felsham Court

IP145NG

Robin Close

IP68DR

Stowmarket Road

IP68SH

Needham Market

IP145WN

Ipswich Street

IP141AR

Kensington Road

IP141EX

Milton Road North

IP142PS

Aldham Gardens

IP145AN

Stowupland Road

IP145FB

Phoenix Way

IP145GW

Siskin Street

IP145UG

Shearwater Way

IP68EA

Hill House Lane

IP141AS

Unity Road

IP142PF

Hintlesham Close

IP143NY

Ipswich Street

IP145GS

Kittiwake Court

IP145WF

Yellowhammer Close

IP68GJ

Needham Market

IP68GT

Needham Market

IP68XB

Burton Drive

IP141BB

Ipswich Street

IP142BS

Hoxne Close

IP144BU

Stowmarket Road

IP145AA

Cardinalls Road

IP145UE

Cormorant Drive

IP68DW

High Street

IP141ED

St Peter's

IP141ET

Church Walk

IP142AN

Needham Road

IP68FR

Victoria Gardens

IP68GR

Needham Market

IP141BQ

Lockington Road

IP141EF

Station Road West

IP141EJ

Sheringham Court

IP142RA

Naughton Gardens

IP145GL

Curlew Close

IP145JG

Egret Drive

IP145XF

Thorney Way

IP145XJ

Hare Road

IP145XY

Stow Thorney

IP68XA

Burton Drive

IP141BH

Lockington Close

IP141DD

Lockington Walk

IP141RR

The Grove

IP142QP

Needham Road

IP145AF

Newton Road

IP145BF

Nuthatch Close

IP145GY

Eagle Close

IP145XL

Muntjac Gardens

IP68DH

High Street

IP141EP

Station Road East

IP145GU

Jackdaw Close

IP145NB

Swift Drive

IP145YG

Stow Thorney

IP68GB

Needham Market

IP68GZ

Needham Market

IP68UD

Orchard Gate

IP141AQ

Ipswich Street

IP141BN

Woodfield Lane

IP141BS

Bridge Street

IP145UU

Suncrest Rise

IP145XG

Creeting Road East

IP68DN

Freehold Close

IP141DA

Lockington Crescent

IP141DL

Crowe Street

IP142PY

Layham Gardens

IP142RD

Lindsey Way

IP145AG

Stowupland Road

IP145GQ

Lapwing Grove

IP145UX

Osprey Drive

IP68XF

Paget Close

IP142PW

Glemsford Road

IP149EG

Ipswich Street

IP68BF

Cedar Walk

IP68FU

The Piggeries

IP68UB

Anderson Close

IP145XZ

Stow Thorney

IP141AT

Temple Road

IP141HW

Union Street West

IP141UU

Binyon Close

IP142AJ

Needham Road

IP142PN

Glemsford Road

IP145JF

Buzzard Rise

IP145XX

Stow Thorney

IP149ES

St Peter's

IP68LU

Hawks Mill Street

IP141AH

Ipswich Street

IP141GJ

Gipping Way

IP145FS

Quail Close

IP145FY

Bullfinch Close

Data Sources

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