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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 54 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
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
29.23(-7%)
Shoplifting
9.46(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-19%)
Public order
4.85(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-61%)
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 233 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 £730,000.

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
Flats18£145,000
Terraced94£211,500
Detached64£331,250
Semi-Detached57£260,000

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

IP68ST

Needham Market

IP145UH

Puffin Court

IP145GU

Jackdaw Close

IP141UG

Ipswich Street

IP141DY

Crowe Street

IP68SQ

Needham Market

IP68DF

Hurstlea Road

IP145BY

Swallow Drive

IP141JW

Gipping Place

IP141HW

Union Street West

IP145GE

Sheepcote Lane

IP141HY

Crown Street

IP142AA

Takers Lane

IP141BJ

Woodfield Drive

IP145UL

Dotterel Way

IP145AY

Tomo Industrial Estate

IP141DH

Market Place

IP68XA

Burton Drive

IP145JD

Mortimer Road

IP142RE

Chattisham Close

IP145AX

Elizabeth Way

IP141ES

Station Road West

IP145GW

Siskin Street

IP145GG

Peregrine Drive

IP145QW

Lark Close

IP141BW

Ipswich Road

IP145YP

Stow Thorney

IP141BS

Bridge Street

IP149DR

Ipswich Street

IP145FQ

Harrier Way

IP149DW

Ipswich Street

IP68RN

Stowmarket Road

IP142NX

Raydon Croft

IP145JF

Buzzard Rise

IP145UP

Plover Close

IP144BX

Spoonmans Lane

IP144HA

Ipswich Street

IP141HZ

Thurlow Court

IP68GZ

Needham Market

IP145AZ

Thorney Hall Close

IP68EF

Stowmarket Road

IP141HX

Crown Street

IP141HH

Bury Street

IP145UZ

Crossbill Road

IP145JB

House Martin Way

IP141AA

Ipswich Street

IP145AR

Edinburgh Close

IP141HP

Union Street East

IP141FD

St Peter's

IP142BP

Lavenham Way

IP149DA

Ipswich Street

IP145UT

Greenfinch Close

IP145XY

Stow Thorney

IP141HN

Gipping Way

IP145UU

Suncrest Rise

IP141RH

Regent Street

IP145BD

Goosander Road

IP145NB

Swift Drive

IP142AD

Needham Road

IP141BE

Ipswich Road

IP142AE

Bridge Street

IP141HT

Hamilton Way

IP141PL

Tavern Court

IP145TU

Creeting Road East

IP142PH

Melford Road

IP145GD

Creeting Road East

IP141ER

Stowupland Street

IP141PH

Tavern Street

IP141NL

Violet Hill Road

IP141RQ

Station Road East

IP68RJ

Stowmarket Road

IP141AU

Abbots Hall Road

IP145XP

Vixen Grove

IP68GD

Needham Market

IP145UJ

Fieldfare Close

IP141DF

Unicorn Place

IP145EP

Tomo Business Park

IP145YL

Stow Thorney

IP141PD

Bury Road

IP141EB

Buttermarket

IP68SP

Needham Market

IP141AH

Ipswich Street

IP68DR

Stowmarket Road

IP141AP

Stricklands Road

IP145AJ

Victoria Road

IP145FG

Goldfinch Close

IP142AG

Needham Road

IP149BP

Ipswich Street

IP141HU

Pound Lane

IP141ET

Church Walk

IP68FR

Victoria Gardens

IP145YG

Stow Thorney

IP141JL

Crown Street

IP141BU

Lime Tree Place

IP143NY

Ipswich Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.