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Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton Population

7,378

Population density

105.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,114

96.45%

Other White

129

1.75%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.28%

Irish

0.2%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.18%

Total population: 7,376

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	86	£413,500	£223,750	£342,500	£474,375	£605,000
Flats	2	£119,000	£115,400	£117,000	£121,000	£122,600
Semi-Detached	35	£270,000	£117,750	£227,000	£299,995	£341,000
Terraced	11	£260,000	£97,475	£175,000	£281,250	£291,000

10 years median price trend in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

All postcodes in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton

IP144BQ

Church Road

IP144DT

Oxlip Way

IP144HE

Silver Street

IP144LW

Church Road

IP144UA

Earlsbrook

IP145SN

Chapel Road

IP68QR

The Lane

IP145RZ

Old Market Street

IP143QN

Dagworth Lane

IP144BF

Clay Lane

IP144EU

Finningham Road

IP144JP

Falconer Avenue

IP144QR

Mill Road

IP238LX

The Green

IP68QN

Mill Lane

IP144DZ

Walnut Tree Close

IP145SU

Hoggars Road

IP68QL

Mill Lane

IP144AB

Thorney Green Road

IP144EP

Cock Road

IP144NP

Haugh Lane

IP144QE

Cotton Hall Cottages

IP145SZ

Hobbies Lane

IP144AS

Trinity Walk

IP144FN

Holme Close

IP144HL

Kerrys Farm Lane

IP144QF

Fords Green

IP145BJ

Mill Street

IP145SH

Mayfield Way

IP145SW

Chapel Road

IP144EW

Cornflower Close

IP144GD

Ermine Way

IP145NR

The Green

IP144DX

Marshalls Meadow

IP145RA

Hoggars Road

IP238FB

Dove Lane

IP238LU

Rose Lane

IP144DE

Stowmarket Road

IP144LD

Rowell Lane

IP145TJ

Ducksen Road

IP238FG

Dodmans Pightle

IP144AT

Columbyne Hall Cottages

IP144BS

Jubilee Crescent

IP144NQ

Station Road

IP144UW

Bacton

IP144QG

Bacton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail