Postcode IP14 1QA is located in an urban city, within the St Peter's ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowmarket West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year. The nearest station is Stowmarket, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stowmarket Recreation Ground.
Stowmarket West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Stowmarket West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP14 1QA.
Stowmarket West near IP14 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stowmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Stowmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stowmarket Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Stowmarket Recreation Ground |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £261 per square foot) in St Peter's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £342,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £290,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 16 | £178,500 | £241 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 | £218 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £119,000 | £216,000 | £151,000 |
| 2017 | £307,000 | £95,000 | £251,250 | £156,500 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £95,000 | £252,375 | £151,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £97,000 | £224,000 | £158,500 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £100,000 | £225,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £342,498 | £118,500 | £315,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £397,500 | £120,000 | £261,500 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £371,250 | £80,000 | £231,250 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £125,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £385,000 | £85,000 | £290,000 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £147,000 | £435,000 | £167,125 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £181 | £260 | £227 |
| 2017 | £305 | £180 | £235 | £232 |
| 2018 | £282 | £167 | £207 | £217 |
| 2019 | £280 | £184 | £237 | £237 |
| 2020 | £314 | £199 | £238 | £224 |
| 2021 | £267 | £210 | £240 | £236 |
| 2022 | £350 | £186 | £286 | £250 |
| 2023 | £301 | £174 | £224 | £250 |
| 2024 | £344 | £222 | £246 | £259 |
| 2025 | £290 | £160 | £292 | £241 |
| 2026 | £330 | £221 | £287 | £220 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 1QA.
In the IP14 1QA postcode area, located within Stowmarket West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 1QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 8-9 The Meadow Centre, Stowmarket, IP14 1DE | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP14 1QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Oliver Walters
St Peter's - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP14 1QA records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP14 1QA in Stowmarket West is £207,500 (about £261 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to IP14 1QA, including Stowmarket High School (Requires improvement), Abbot's Hall Community Primary School and Chilton Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP14 1QA is Stowmarket, about 1,289 m away.
IP14 1QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP14 1QA is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Oliver Walters (Green Party).
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.