West Suffolk is a local government district in the eastern part of England, covering an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, and Newmarket, along with numerous rural villages. The district is known for its mix of historic market towns and agricultural landscapes, with a strong connection to horse racing due to Newmarket's global reputation as a racing hub.
The area features a blend of heritage sites, including the ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey and the medieval Moyse's Hall Museum. The landscape is characterised by farmland, heathland, and small woodlands, with parts falling within the protected Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. West Suffolk has a population of around 180,000, with a mix of traditional industries like farming and modern sectors such as technology and logistics.
On average West Suffolk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Suffolk is £46,511 per year. There are 82 schools in West Suffolk: 54 primary (4 Outstanding and 42 Good) and 11 secondary (0 Outstanding and 10 Good).
Based on 2,171 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in West Suffolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 774 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 160 | £168,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 570 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 667 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in West Suffolk
Abbeygate
Bardwell
Barningham
Barrow
Brandon Central
Brandon East
Brandon West
Chedburgh & Chevington
Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Eastgate
Exning
Haverhill Central
Haverhill East
Haverhill North
Haverhill South
Haverhill South East
Haverhill West
Horringer
Iceni
Ixworth
Kentford & Moulton
Lakenheath
Manor
Mildenhall Great Heath
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market
Mildenhall Queensway
Minden
Moreton Hall
Newmarket East
Newmarket North
Newmarket West
Pakenham & Troston
Risby
Rougham
Southgate
Stanton
St Olaves
The Fornhams & Great Barton
The Rows
Tollgate
Westgate
Whepstead & Wickhambrook
Withersfield
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.