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Stradbroke & Laxfield

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About

Stradbroke & Laxfield ward covers a rural expanse in central Mid Suffolk, characterised by farmland, small woodlands, and scattered settlements. The area is defined by its network of narrow, often hedge-lined country lanes connecting villages like Stradbroke, Laxfield, and Wilby. Agriculture remains a visible part of the landscape, with fields and farmsteads shaping the open views. The population is distributed across these communities and many outlying hamlets, maintaining a quiet, parish-based way of life.

The historic core of Laxfield is notable, with its wide main street and the medieval Guildhall overlooking the church. Local social life often centres on village halls, pubs, and community-run shops that serve their immediate areas. The ward's geography includes gentle valleys and areas of heathland, with footpaths and minor roads providing routes through the countryside. This is a landscape shaped by traditional land use and quiet village continuity.

Area overview

On average Stradbroke & Laxfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stradbroke & Laxfield is £51,670 per year. There are 4 schools in Stradbroke & Laxfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stradbroke & Laxfield is home to around 3,052 people, with a population density of about 56.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stradbroke & Laxfield Population
3,052
Population density
56.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.95(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.23(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.59(-60%)
Burglary
3.93(+41%)
Other theft
2.62(-52%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,922
95.74%
Other White
56
1.83%
Irish
12
0.39%
Other Asian
12
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.36%
Total population: 3,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
749
28.8%
No qualifications
506
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
451
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
395
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 2,601

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
669
49.37%
Owns with a mortgage
319
23.54%
Social rents from council
143
10.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
8.78%
Other forms of private rent
57
4.21%
Total households: 1,355

Property prices in Stradbroke & Laxfield

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Stradbroke & Laxfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stradbroke & Laxfield 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 Stradbroke & Laxfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£437,500
Semi-Detached15£290,000
Terraced4£246,500

10 years median price trend in Stradbroke & Laxfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stradbroke & Laxfield.

All postcodes in Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP138HH

Mill Road

IP215HU

Doctors Lane

IP138FH

Oakes Close

IP138HQ

Station Road

IP138BJ

Wilby Green

IP138EX

Low Road

IP215NH

Pixey Green

IP215JE

Neaves Lane

IP215DD

Peacock Close

IP215FB

Webb Walk

IP138FP

Talbot Road

IP138EN

Fressingfield Road

IP138DG

Home Meadow

IP137NW

Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP138DH

High Street

IP215LE

Church Road

IP138DR

Market Street

IP137NE

Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP137NF

Dog Lane

IP138HL

Dennington Road

IP137NR

Church Street

IP138HU

Badingham Road

IP215JH

New Street Close

IP138FA

Pump Lane

IP215JT

Laxfield Road

IP138FR

Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP215HG

Queen Street

IP215LP

Marriotts Close

IP138EW

Cake Street

IP138DX

High Street

IP138BH

Tannington Long Road

IP138HY

Rowes Hill

IP215LT

London City Road

IP138AX

King's Lane

IP138BG

Stradbroke Road

IP138JA

Manor Farm Cottages

IP138EE

The Orchards

IP215LR

Brundish Road

IP138DW

Gorams Mill Lane

IP138HW

Badingham Road

IP138DJ

Church Villas

IP215DW

Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP138DS

Market Street

IP215LN

Knevetts Close

IP215NB

Diss Road

IP215LQ

Drapers Hill

IP215LJ

St Marys Close

IP138FB

Mill Close

IP215BN

Castell Close

IP138EA

Mill Road

IP215JB

Whites Close

IP138EH

Laxfield Road

IP138HD

Framlingham Road

IP215HY

Laxfield Road

IP138DN

Gorams Mill Lane

IP215NN

Verdons Lane

IP215HP

Westhall

IP215NG

Pixey Green

IP138FQ

Billingford Grove

IP215NQ

Laxfield Road

IP215HB

Ash Plough

IP138DP

Bickers Hill

IP138BA

Church Lane

IP138BW

The Street

IP215LH

Cole Street

IP215LX

Russell Green

IP215HR

Diss Road

IP138FF

Felgate Close

IP138EQ

Stirrup Street

IP215JN

Wilby Road

IP138BP

The Street

IP138BD

Crown Corner

IP138DL

Church Walk

IP215JA

Eastlands

IP138DQ

Jubilee Close

IP138HA

Stradbroke & Laxfield

IP138DF

Dairy Row

IP137LU

Stradbroke & Laxfield

Data Sources

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