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Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

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About

Stowupland, Mendlesham, and Bacton form a cluster of rural villages in the Mid Suffolk district. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, interspersed with areas of woodland and heath. Settlements are centred around historic church towers and village greens, with residential development often extending along former main roads. The area retains a working agricultural character, with fields and farmsteads defining the views between the communities.

A notable feature is the preserved former Mendlesham transmitting station mast, a local landmark visible across the flat terrain. The villages are connected by narrow, hedge-lined lanes, with footpaths crossing the agricultural land. The overall pattern is one of dispersed settlement, where each village maintains its own distinct centre while sharing the surrounding agricultural land.

Area overview

On average Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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 Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton is £53,713 per year. There are 5 schools in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton is home to around 7,378 people, with a population density of about 105.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton Population
7,378
Population density
105.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.54(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.2(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-38%)
Public order
2.85(-44%)
Other theft
2.71(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,114
96.45%
Other White
129
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.28%
Irish
15
0.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.18%
Total population: 7,376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,761
28.22%
No qualifications
1,165
18.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,119
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,527
46.77%
Owns with a mortgage
951
29.13%
Social rents from council
260
7.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
7.08%
Other social rented
161
4.93%
Total households: 3,265

Property prices in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £298,372 in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £897,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton 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 Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£115,000
Detached77£395,000
Terraced14£245,000
Semi-Detached44£265,000

10 years median price trend in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton.

All postcodes in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144BQ

Church Road

IP144RQ

Stonham Road

IP144DA

Highfield Road

IP144GH

Baker Road

IP144DH

Maple Road

IP144LD

Rowell Lane

IP144GD

Ermine Way

IP144PJ

School Road

IP144LA

Rectory Road

IP144US

Castell Road

IP145NE

Norwich Road

IP144RB

Mendlesham Road

IP145RZ

Old Market Street

IP144DE

Stowmarket Road

IP144RL

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144HF

Silver Street

IP145RX

Front Street

IP145ST

Hobbies Lane

IP68QP

Peterhouse

IP144BL

Chapel Lane

IP238NG

Grange Road

IP144GB

Queens Road

IP68QH

Mill Lane

IP238LU

Rose Lane

IP144QA

Brown Street

IP144UB

Pine View

IP144QE

Cotton Hall Cottages

IP144UP

Reeds Way

IP144AD

The Green

IP144LU

West View

IP144FU

Dewberry View

IP144BP

Reeds Way

IP144QH

Cock Road

IP144AG

The Green

IP144LW

Church Road

IP144RF

Double Corner

IP144PP

Chapel Road

IP144QD

Brown Street

IP144QT

Willow Lane

IP145RA

Hoggars Road

IP145TY

Old Orchard

IP145TE

Oak Farm Lane

IP145SG

Brockford Road

IP145SN

Chapel Road

IP144FL

Post Drive

IP145SP

Hobbies Lane

IP145DD

Saxham Street

IP144UR

Barley Close

IP144AR

Gipping Road

IP145TD

Wash Lane

IP144LL

Tailors Green

IP144EG

Finningham Road

IP144RD

Mendlesham Road

IP144BB

Gipping Road

IP145RQ

The Green

IP145LZ

Norwich Road

IP144NQ

Station Road

IP145YQ

Stow Thorney

IP144AB

Thorney Green Road

IP145TL

Glebe Way

IP144LJ

Church Road

IP144FD

Comfrey Road

IP144BG

Church Road

IP144LX

Pine View

IP144UT

Fowles Way

IP144NH

Station Road

IP144ER

Rookery Way

IP144QZ

Church Road

IP144ND

Broad Road

IP145TB

The Green

IP144FB

Cranesbill Way

IP144HW

Swill Tub Lane

IP143QL

Dagworth Lane

IP144EH

Trafford Close

IP144EZ

Ward Green

IP145TS

The Sidings

IP144JY

Grapes Farmyard

IP238NA

Church Lane

IP144PZ

Brown Street

IP144ES

The Gardens

IP145RS

Hobbies Lane

IP144FZ

Regency Close

IP144NS

Cedar Close

IP145NH

Norwich Road

IP144DF

Maple Road

IP144GL

Austin Close

IP144AW

Columbyne Close

IP145BW

Mill Lane

IP145RG

The Green

IP238NE

Grange Road

IP144AS

Trinity Walk

IP144RP

Netherhall Close

IP144GG

Buckingham Way

IP144TP

Shelley Way

IP144AF

The Green

IP144PD

Bridge Cottages

IP144DB

Broomspath Road

IP145TA

Mill Road

IP144HH

Cow Green

IP68QS

Pound Road

Data Sources

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