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Whepstead & Wickhambrook

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About

Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward encompasses a rural area of West Suffolk characterised by farmland and scattered villages. The landscape is defined by gentle hills, small woodlands, and fields bounded by hedgerows. Settlements like Whepstead and Wickhambrook are focal points, centred around historic churches and village greens, with many traditional Suffolk houses built with flint and brick.

The area is known for its agricultural activity, with arable farming being predominant. A specific local feature is the network of ancient sunken lanes, known locally as holloways, which weave through the countryside. Community life often revolves around village halls and local pubs, maintaining a distinctively quiet and settled character away from larger towns.

Area overview

On average Whepstead & Wickhambrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whepstead & Wickhambrook is £54,836 per year. There are 1 schools in Whepstead & Wickhambrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whepstead & Wickhambrook is home to around 2,463 people, with a population density of about 46.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whepstead & Wickhambrook Population
2,463
Population density
46.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.67(+2%)
Burglary
9.34(+236%)
Other theft
8.12(+46%)
Other crime
5.68(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.87(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,322
94.31%
Other White
64
2.6%
Irish
18
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.53%
Other Asian
12
0.49%
Total population: 2,462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
738
34.83%
No qualifications
384
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
343
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
285
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
194
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,119

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
545
50.23%
Owns with a mortgage
304
28.02%
Other social rented
83
7.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
7.47%
Other forms of private rent
34
3.13%
Total households: 1,085

Property prices in Whepstead & Wickhambrook

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £498,000 in Whepstead & Wickhambrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whepstead & Wickhambrook 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 Whepstead & Wickhambrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£587,500
Semi-Detached6£411,250
Terraced1£259,000

10 years median price trend in Whepstead & Wickhambrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook.

All postcodes in Whepstead & Wickhambrook

CB88YH

Malting End

CB88UL

Whepstead & Wickhambrook

CB88PD

Bury Road

CB88XU

Boyden Close

CB88YF

Browns Close

CO108LW

Whepstead & Wickhambrook

IP294AG

Bury Road

IP294AP

Hartest Road

IP294AX

Whepstead & Wickhambrook

CB88TT

Lord's Lane

CB88UW

Coltsfoot Green

Data Sources

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