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About

Withersfield ward encompasses a rural expanse in the northern part of West Suffolk, characterised by open farmland and scattered residential settlements. The landscape is dominated by arable fields and pockets of woodland, with the village of Withersfield itself forming the primary community hub. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural atmosphere with a network of narrow country lanes connecting isolated farms and homes.

The local parish church of St Mary the Virgin, with its distinctive round tower, stands as a historical landmark within the village. Land use is primarily agricultural, supporting cereal and root crop production. The ward's boundary includes areas of former heathland, and a small tributary of the River Stour runs through the northern section, influencing the topography and drainage of the surrounding fields.

Area overview

On average Withersfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withersfield is £59,790 per year. There are 1 schools in Withersfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Withersfield is home to around 2,159 people, with a population density of about 37.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withersfield Population
2,159
Population density
37.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.55(-21%)
Other theft
7.41(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-21%)
Burglary
4.63(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.17(-64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,897
87.7%
Other White
95
4.39%
Other Asian
26
1.2%
Irish
26
1.2%
Indian
19
0.88%
Total population: 2,163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
674
36.99%
Level 3 (A level)
334
18.33%
No qualifications
274
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
237
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
166
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 1,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
322
35.27%
Owns with a mortgage
306
33.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
19.93%
Other forms of private rent
48
5.26%
Other social rented
37
4.05%
Total households: 913

Property prices in Withersfield

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 in Withersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Withersfield 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 Withersfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£470,000
Semi-Detached14£365,000
Terraced12£295,000

10 years median price trend in Withersfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withersfield.

All postcodes in Withersfield

CB97SE

Rose Hill

CB97SP

Homestall Crescent

CB97HB

Coronation Cottages

CB89HA

Trotting Horse Lane

CB89YF

Hundon Close

CB97JE

Poplar View

CB97JP

Sowley Green

CB89LP

Thurlow Road

CB97FG

Chapel Court

CB97RY

Turnpike Hill

CB89LW

Thurlow Road

CB97HZ

Bradley Road

CB97RZ

Park View

Data Sources

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