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West Suffolk

England / East of England / West Suffolk

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

14.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Suffolk Population

179,948

Population density

173.9 per km²

Demographics

British

147,935

82.21%

Other White

15,371

8.54%

Other

2,074

1.15%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1,972

1.1%

Other Asian

1,910

1.06%

Total population: 179,948

Housing

Owns outright

26,398

33.52%

Owns with a mortgage

20,991

26.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

15,003

19.05%

Other social rented

8,773

11.14%

Social rents from council

3,962

5.03%

Total households: 78,747

Property prices in West Suffolk

Based on 2,305 recent sales, the median property price is £286,000 in West Suffolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	842	£390,000	£228,100	£320,000	£495,000	£834,875
Flats	165	£170,000	£88,000	£140,000	£220,000	£389,400
Semi-Detached	613	£277,500	£164,400	£235,000	£325,000	£470,500
Terraced	685	£240,000	£170,200	£211,000	£285,000	£436,600

10 years price trend in West Suffolk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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