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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

IP144AH

The Green

IP144FP

Red Oak Drive

IP145RE

The Green

IP145TF

Lambert's Lane

IP238LZ

Kitchen Close

IP144BD

Gipping Road

IP144DA

Highfield Road

IP144FX

Oxlip Way

IP144GE

Beacon Way

IP144HB

The Cottages

IP145RJ

Ivy Cottage

IP145TW

Freelands

IP144EH

Trafford Close

IP144RJ

Lambert's Lane

IP145TT

Cuttings Close

IP144FR

Oxlip Way

IP144LT

North Close

IP144PX

Lambert's Lane

IP144QJ

Scuffins Lane

IP144NB

Broad Road

IP144PW

Sandford Road

IP145TE

Oak Farm Lane

IP145UQ

Schools Close

IP238NQ

St Andrews Close

IP144FD

Comfrey Road

IP144PD

Bridge Cottages

IP144PE

Stowmarket Road

IP144QA

Brown Street

IP144QZ

Church Road

IP145SQ

Chapel Road

IP144EA

Stowmarket Road

IP144HH

Cow Green

IP144LL

Tailors Green

IP144LZ

Sunnyside

IP144PH

Church Road

IP144QU

Brook House Road

IP144RQ

Stonham Road

IP145NH

Norwich Road

IP145RU

Old Station Road

IP145YQ

Stow Thorney

IP68QH

Mill Lane

IP144DN

Chestnut Close

IP144UU

Bacton

IP144EE

Stowmarket Road

IP144SA

Earls Green Road

IP145GZ

The Buntings

IP145RQ

The Green

IP144AL

Laburnum Cottages

IP144FT

Daisy Way

IP144NG

Stewart Field

IP144NS

Cedar Close

IP145DD

Saxham Street

IP145RF

Riverside Cottage

IP144FQ

Black Oak Drive

IP144NE

Blacksmith Road

IP144QL

Mill Road

IP144US

Castell Road

IP145RW

Mill Terrace

IP68QW

Wheelwrights Close

IP144DQ

Hawthorn Close

IP144GU

Farrow Road

IP145BP

Mill Lane

IP145RR

Hobbies Lane

IP68QY

Pound Road

IP144AA

Newton Road

IP144NR

Ash Close

IP144QD

Brown Street

IP144RT

Mill Hill

IP144UB

Pine View

IP145NW

Norwich Road

IP238NA

Church Lane

IP68QT

The Green

IP144AZ

Gipping Road

IP144GG

Buckingham Way

IP144AQ

Thorney Green

IP144JS

Knights Close

IP144RY

Mill Hill

IP145SL

Chapel Road

IP145ST

Hobbies Lane

IP144FL

Post Drive

IP144HD

Elm Tree Close

IP144HP

Broad Road

IP144NA

Pound Hill

IP144QQ

Parkers Road

IP144UR

Barley Close

IP144UX

Marsh Way

IP144DF

Maple Road

IP144DR

Sycamore Road

IP144FE

Chamomile Close

IP144FS

Crown Meadow

IP144LF

The Street

IP144LG

Shop Green

IP144LQ

Wyverstone Road

IP144LS

Woodward Avenue

IP144QP

Wickham Road

IP144DB

Broomspath Road

IP144EL

Pond Farm Bungalows

IP145LZ

Norwich Road

IP145RB

Old Station Road

IP144BH

Church Road

Data Sources

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