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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

IP145UN

Brambling Close

IP68RS

Stowmarket Road

IP68TT

Heron Drive

IP141BU

Lime Tree Place

IP142AL

Needham Road

IP145DH

Sheepcote Place

IP145EP

Tomo Business Park

IP145FD

Chaffinch Way

IP145JQ

Egret Drive

IP68GU

Needham Market

IP142PP

Melford Road

IP142QU

Needham Road

IP68GY

Needham Market

IP141AP

Stricklands Road

IP141JG

Bury Road

IP143GP

Chilton

IP145FH

Sandpiper Road

IP145FP

Pintail Road

IP145FT

Osprey Drive

IP145GJ

Guillemot Close

IP141AD

Ipswich Street

IP145FW

Falcon Grove

IP145FZ

Sanderling Way

IP145US

Starling Way

IP149DY

Ipswich Street

IP68RU

Badley Lane

IP141BA

Ipswich Street

IP145AD

Newton Road

IP145AE

Newton Road

IP145GA

Bluetail Close

IP145GP

Kittiwake Court

IP145JB

House Martin Way

IP145YB

Stow Thorney

IP145YH

Stow Thorney

IP149DZ

Ipswich Street

IP68UA

Anderson Close

IP141GA

Burns Drive

IP141HT

Hamilton Way

IP145BY

Swallow Drive

IP145QT

Nightingale Close

IP68RH

Meadow View

IP68SP

Needham Market

IP141NL

Violet Hill Road

IP141RD

Prentice Road

IP142PJ

Polstead Close

IP149BP

Ipswich Street

IP68RR

Stowmarket Road

IP141AU

Abbots Hall Road

IP141AX

Temple Road

IP141HU

Pound Lane

IP142PB

Semer Close

IP145AY

Tomo Industrial Estate

IP145FQ

Harrier Way

IP145LW

Blackbird Way

IP68SW

Needham Market

IP141JL

Crown Street

IP141TD

Holst Mead

IP142AA

Takers Lane

IP145GG

Peregrine Drive

IP145QW

Lark Close

IP141AW

Stricklands Road

IP141BG

Ipswich Street

IP145BS

Creeting Road

IP145GB

Magpie Court

IP68SG

Needham Market

IP141BF

River Gardens

IP141DN

Crowe Street

IP141HG

Temple Bar Mews

IP145AU

Creeting Road

IP145UP

Plover Close

IP68RN

Stowmarket Road

IP141AA

Ipswich Street

IP141AG

Chestnut Grove

IP141HZ

Thurlow Court

IP142PU

Boxford Close

IP145BB

Kingfisher Way

IP145FF

Kite Crescent

IP68FZ

Hither Close

IP68GH

Needham Market

IP68SU

Needham Market

IP141EZ

Milton Road South

IP141RT

Gipping Way

IP142FB

Water Vole Close

IP145BT

Creeting Road

IP145NT

Wren Close

IP145UW

Eider Close

IP145XP

Stow Thorney

IP149DR

Ipswich Street

IP141AY

Ipswich Road

IP141BD

Ipswich Road

IP141JQ

Bury Road

IP142NT

Hessett Close

IP145WE

Cygnet Road

IP149DX

Ipswich Street

IP68DY

Gipsy Lane

Data Sources

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