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About

Walsham-le-Willows is a rural ward centred on the village of the same name, situated in the north of Mid Suffolk district. The area is characterised by agricultural land, mixed farming, and scattered residential properties. The landscape is gently undulating, typical of High Suffolk, with fields and hedgerows defining the parish boundaries.

The village itself contains a mix of historic buildings, including the medieval St Mary's Church and a number of timber-framed houses. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, though many residents now commute to larger towns. A notable community-owned shop and post office operates from a thatched building near the village green.

Area overview

On average Walsham-le-Willows has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsham-le-Willows is £60,644 per year. There are 1 schools in Walsham-le-Willows: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walsham-le-Willows is home to around 3,121 people, with a population density of about 79.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsham-le-Willows Population
3,121
Population density
79.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.58(-40%)
Other theft
5.45(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.81(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-35%)
Burglary
3.52(+27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,993
95.81%
Other White
50
1.6%
Irish
21
0.67%
Caribbean
10
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.29%
Total population: 3,124

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
823
31.12%
No qualifications
497
18.79%
Level 3 (A level)
463
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
361
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
287
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 2,645

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
587
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
391
29.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
132
9.79%
Social rents from council
119
8.83%
Other social rented
66
4.9%
Total households: 1,348

Property prices in Walsham-le-Willows

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Walsham-le-Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsham-le-Willows 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 Walsham-le-Willows over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£482,500
Semi-Detached11£330,000
Terraced3£242,000

10 years median price trend in Walsham-le-Willows

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsham-le-Willows.

Data Sources

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