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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
17.76(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.39(-71%)
Other theft
2.71(-51%)
Public order
2.58(-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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 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
Detached86£413,500
Flats2£119,000
Semi-Detached35£270,000
Terraced11£260,000

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

IP145TP

Braybrooke Close

IP68QU

Highfield

IP144LA

Rectory Road

IP144NW

St Marys Close

IP144UN

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145SR

Cotton Road

IP68QX

Roydon Hall Drive

IP144AY

Gipping Road

IP144BZ

Devon Road

IP144DY

Cross Green

IP144QB

Brown Street

IP144SB

Earls Green

IP144WE

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145BW

Mill Lane

IP145RL

Tan Office

IP144FJ

Burr Close

IP144PU

Hundred Lane

IP145TS

The Sidings

IP144AF

The Green

IP144LN

Church Road

IP144PP

Chapel Road

IP144QH

Cock Road

IP238NH

Thwaite Road

IP144PY

Brown Street

IP238LY

The Entry

IP144DD

Felix Road

IP144EY

Ward Green

IP144UQ

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145DG

The Green

IP144DG

Maple Road

IP144ES

The Gardens

IP144LX

Pine View

IP144NL

Clay Lane

IP144RW

Goodrich Close

IP145GT

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145SP

Hobbies Lane

IP145TH

Ducksen Road

IP144BE

Church Road

IP144EZ

Ward Green

IP144PQ

Miles Paddock

IP144RA

Church Road

IP145RD

Cay Hill

IP145SD

Ducksen Road

IP144AP

Columbyne Close

IP144ET

Clover Close

IP144HW

Swill Tub Lane

IP144JR

Church View

IP144ND

Broad Road

IP145SS

Chantry Corner Cottage

IP144GB

Queens Road

IP144GX

Copperfield Way

IP144HJ

Cow Green

IP144NZ

The Meadows

IP144GP

Cage Street

IP144HQ

Station Road

IP145TA

Mill Road

IP144EX

Scotts Lane

IP144FW

Daffodil Close

IP144LU

West View

IP144UL

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145SY

Hobbies Lane

IP144DJ

Hornbeam Road

IP144ER

Rookery Way

IP144LJ

Church Road

IP144PF

Whitehall Road

IP144PR

Tyrell Oak

IP144QN

Blacksmith Road

IP145RG

The Green

IP238LP

The Street

IP144FU

Dewberry View

IP144NU

Mendlesham Road

IP144QX

Dandy Corner

IP144GA

Princes Close

IP145BL

Mill Street

IP145TQ

St Marys Gardens

IP68QJ

Mill Lane

IP68QP

Peterhouse

IP144AN

Rambler Cottages

IP144BB

Gipping Road

IP144NH

Station Road

IP68QQ

Mill Lane

IP145DF

Saxham Street

IP144RN

Gipping Road

IP145RT

Old Station Road

IP144BG

Church Road

IP144EB

Stowmarket Road

IP144QT

Willow Lane

IP145TB

The Green

IP145TR

Lawton Road

IP144EQ

Mutton Meadow

IP144HG

Silver Street

IP144LB

Green Road

IP144RH

Stonham Road

IP145SA

Old Market Street

IP238LS

Gislingham

IP144AD

The Green

IP144AE

The Green

IP144UP

Reeds Way

IP145DA

Saxham Street

IP145TY

Old Orchard

Data Sources

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