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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

IP144RH

Stonham Road

IP144BZ

Devon Road

IP144AZ

Gipping Road

IP145SW

Chapel Road

IP144BJ

Church Road

IP144HB

The Cottages

IP144SA

Earls Green Road

IP144QP

Wickham Road

IP144QG

Bacton

IP144PS

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP144NN

Turkey Hall Lane

IP144DL

Hornbeam Road

IP238FG

Dodmans Pightle

IP144RG

Stonham Road

IP144QN

Blacksmith Road

IP144LE

Rectory Road

IP144PY

Brown Street

IP145TH

Ducksen Road

IP145RN

Forge Cottages

IP144EL

Pond Farm Bungalows

IP144LN

Church Road

IP145DA

Saxham Street

IP144EF

Stowmarket Road

IP144FS

Crown Meadow

IP144NA

Pound Hill

IP144EQ

Mutton Meadow

IP68QY

Pound Road

IP144UU

Bacton

IP144DQ

Hawthorn Close

IP145TQ

St Marys Gardens

IP145SR

Cotton Road

IP145SQ

Chapel Road

IP144UL

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145SL

Chapel Road

IP144QX

Dandy Corner

IP144PW

Sandford Road

IP145TF

Lambert's Lane

IP144UN

Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden

IP145SS

Chantry Corner Cottage

IP238LP

The Street

IP238FB

Dove Lane

IP144DJ

Hornbeam Road

IP144NL

Clay Lane

IP144UW

Bacton

IP144HE

Silver Street

IP144DN

Chestnut Close

Data Sources

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