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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
74
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
30.45(-3%)
Burglary
10.96(+294%)
Vehicle crime
8.93(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+21%)
Other theft
5.68(+4%)
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

Median price£440,500
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £625K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £440,500 (about £345 per square foot) in Whepstead & Wickhambrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£535,000£353
Semi-Detached8£342,500£320
Terraced2£339,500£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whepstead & Wickhambrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£348,998£270,000
2017£424,000£320,000
2018£547,500£365,000
2019£418,750£253,500
2020£490,000£298,750
2021£442,250£305,000
2022£597,500£280,000
2023£560,000£280,000
2024£475,000£275,000
2025£542,500£411,250
2026£517,500£387,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£263£276
2017£317£290
2018£276£223
2019£294£249
2020£316£306
2021£314£317
2022£376£344
2023£406£265
2024£349£333
2025£352£314
2026£353£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whepstead & Wickhambrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whepstead & Wickhambrook in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.