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Whepstead & Wickhambrook

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About

Whepstead & Wickhambrook ward is located in West Suffolk, covering a mix of rural villages and farmland. The area includes the villages of Whepstead and Wickhambrook, along with smaller settlements like Ousden and Denston. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the Suffolk countryside. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with farms producing crops and livestock.

The ward has a close-knit community, with village halls, churches, and pubs serving as social hubs. Wickhambrook is the larger of the two main villages, offering amenities like a primary school and a village shop. The area is connected by narrow country lanes, with limited public transport, making it largely car-dependent. Historic buildings, such as St Mary's Church in Whepstead, add to the ward's rural charm. The quiet, pastoral setting appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life.

Area overview

On average Whepstead & Wickhambrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 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 of residents in Whepstead & Wickhambrook is £45,838 per year. There are 1 schools in Whepstead & Wickhambrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 23 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Whepstead & Wickhambrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,000 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
Detached16£592,500
Semi-Detached6£377,250
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

CB88PD

Bury Road

CB88YH

Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

CB88UL

Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

CB88XU

Boyden Close

CB88YF

Browns Close

CO108LW

Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

CB88TT

Lord's Lane

CB88UW

Coltsfoot Close

IP294AP

Hartest Road

IP294AG

Bury Road

IP294AX

Clare, Cavendish & Wickhambrook

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.