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Stowmarket West

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About

Stowmarket West is a residential area located in Mid Suffolk, known for its mix of housing types and local amenities. The area features a combination of older properties and newer developments, catering to a range of lifestyles. Green spaces like Chilton Leys provide recreational opportunities, while the nearby A14 offers convenient road links to Ipswich and Cambridge.

The area is served by Stowmarket town centre, which includes shops, supermarkets, and a train station with direct services to London. Schools and healthcare facilities are within easy reach, making it practical for families. While largely suburban, Stowmarket West retains a quiet atmosphere with pockets of countryside on its outskirts.

Area overview

On average Stowmarket West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stowmarket West is £36,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Stowmarket West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stowmarket West Population
6,159
Population density
2,921.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,698
92.52%
Other White
163
2.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.52%
Irish
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
983
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
598
21.55%
Social rents from council
584
21.05%
Other social rented
284
10.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.54%
Total households: 2,775

Property prices in Stowmarket West

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £235,500 in Stowmarket West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stowmarket West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£355,000
Flats5£110,500
Semi-Detached22£252,500
Terraced23£210,000

10 years median price trend in Stowmarket West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stowmarket West.

All postcodes in Stowmarket West

IP142DE

Poplar Hill

IP142GA

Poplar Hill

IP142RJ

Church Road

IP141FE

Finborough Road

IP141NZ

St Edmunds Road

IP141PS

Finborough Road

IP141QW

Elm Road

IP141TF

Thomas Arne Close

IP142DA

Jubilee Avenue

IP142QF

The Twinnings

IP141LA

Chilton Avenue

IP141NR

St Edmunds Road

IP141NU

St Edmunds Road

IP141QJ

Danes Close

IP141RB

Danescourt Avenue

IP141LB

Chilton Avenue

IP142BW

Ford View Road

IP141QL

Danescourt Avenue

IP142NR

Millers Close

IP141TB

Britten Avenue

IP142AY

Poplar Hill

IP142DN

Edgecomb Road

IP142HB

Hill Rise

IP141LT

Kingsmead Road

IP141NB

Violet Hill Road

IP141QU

Thirlmere Drive

IP142AU

Poplar Hill

IP142BA

Hillside

IP142DB

Poplar Hill

IP142DS

Tylers Way

IP142EQ

Normandy Close

IP141LR

Curwen Road

IP141GF

Finborough Road

IP141PW

Childer Road

IP142BU

Fenn Close

IP142AS

Poplar Hill

IP142BL

Ford View Road

IP142NW

Weavers Close

IP141NF

Violet Hill Road

IP141NJ

Violet Hill Road

IP141QF

Danescourt Avenue

IP141RN

Lake Side

IP141JZ

Recreation Road

IP141QT

Seabreeze Road

IP142BE

Lavenham Way

IP141ND

Bury Street

IP141PR

Finborough Road

IP141PT

Finborough Road

IP141QZ

Danescourt Avenue

IP142AF

Hugh Ager Close

IP142AW

Lavenham Way

IP142BB

Webb Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.