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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% 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. The median sale price in Withersfield is £376,500 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £595,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.2%
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
26.86(-15%)
Other theft
7.87(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+17%)
Burglary
6.95(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,897
87.7%
Other White
95
4.39%
Irish
26
1.2%
Other Asian
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

Median price: £376,500
Price per sq ft: £335
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £595K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £376,500 (about £335 per square foot) in Withersfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withersfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£590,000£325
Semi-Detached7£360,000£398
Terraced7£290,000£337

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withersfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withersfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423,000£287,000£239,335
2017£497,475£307,700£300,000
2018£427,500£301,000£206,000
2019£471,150£292,500£277,750
2020£479,375£350,000£240,250
2021£495,000£295,000£249,000
2022£685,000£326,500£288,500
2023£825,000£420,000£297,000
2024£500,000£365,000£295,000
2025£470,000£355,000£305,000
2026£655,000£332,500£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withersfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withersfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£250£341
2017£277£288£261
2018£308£296£271
2019£288£269£314
2020£314£304£269
2021£316£309£321
2022£377£351£331
2023£376£361£351
2024£332£349£299
2025£334£353£336
2026£318£356£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withersfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withersfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Withersfield ward.

Local councillors

Indy Wijenayaka

Withersfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party