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The Fornhams & Great Barton

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About

The Fornhams & Great Barton ward is located in West Suffolk, covering several villages including Fornham St Martin, Fornham All Saints, and Great Barton. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential developments. The River Lark flows through the ward, adding to its natural features. Local amenities include schools, pubs, and village halls, serving the needs of the community.

Transport links include the A14, providing access to Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the village halls or churches. Housing ranges from historic cottages to modern developments, reflecting the area's blend of tradition and growth. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, appealing to those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average The Fornhams & Great Barton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in The Fornhams & Great Barton is £47,400 per year. There are 1 schools in The Fornhams & Great Barton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Fornhams & Great Barton Population
4,150
Population density
155.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,856
92.96%
Other White
99
2.39%
Indian
35
0.84%
Irish
31
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.68%
Total population: 4,148

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
960
51.39%
Owns with a mortgage
454
24.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
13.01%
Other social rented
111
5.94%
Social rents from council
50
2.68%
Total households: 1,868

Property prices in The Fornhams & Great Barton

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £427,000 in The Fornhams & Great Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,868,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Fornhams & Great Barton 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 The Fornhams & Great Barton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£560,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached14£302,500
Terraced2£279,625

10 years median price trend in The Fornhams & Great Barton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Fornhams & Great Barton.

All postcodes in The Fornhams & Great Barton

IP312QF

Livermere Road

IP312RF

Bertuna Close

IP312RT

School Road

IP312ST

The Street

IP312TY

Edes Paddock

IP286TR

Hoylake Close

IP312TN

Anglesey Place

IP286LF

Tut Hill

IP312RS

Bertuna Close

IP312SW

Conyers Way

IP312TP

Diomed Drive

IP286JL

Pound Meadow

IP286LG

Fornham Lane

IP286TJ

Troon Court

IP311SR

The Street

IP312QS

Church Road

IP312TF

Diomed Drive

IP286FF

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP286JR

Rectory Meadow

IP311TF

Kytson Road

IP312NP

Cox Lane

IP312PB

Icepits Close

IP312TJ

Dunwich Place

IP286JN

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP286UG

Lark Valley Drive

IP286UH

Parklands Green

IP312NR

Elms Close

IP312QP

The Street

IP312SF

The Avenue

IP286JU

Forge End

IP286TW

Park Avenue

IP312SH

The Avenue

IP327BD

Compiegne Way

IP312SX

The Park

IP286JZ

Sandlands Drive

IP312NS

Cox Lane

IP312SA

Nacton Lane

IP312TA

Greenway

IP286LH

Chestnut Close

IP286JQ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP311SU

The Drift

IP312FJ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP312PH

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP286JY

Hengrave Road

IP311SX

Thetford Road

IP312JL

Beech Park

IP312PN

Mooreland Drive

IP312TT

The Coppice

IP286JJ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP312PJ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP311SP

School Lane

IP312PP

Barton Hamlet

IP312RE

East Barton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.