Postcode insights

IP14 2BJ

Lavenham Way

Combs Ford

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Detailed insights for IP14 2BJ

Overview

Postcode IP14 2BJ is located in an urban city, within the Combs Ford ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowmarket West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pikes Meadow.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Stowmarket West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stowmarket West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.2%

Approximately 28.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stowmarket West is £48,435 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP14 2BJ.

Flood risk

Low

Stowmarket West near IP14 2BJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP14 2BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Stowmarket

N/A

Walking directions to Stowmarket

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP14 2BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPikes MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pikes Meadow

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,032.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.15(-36%)
Shoplifting
7.33(+7%)
Other theft
4.88(-11%)
Drugs
4.88(+69%)
Public order
3.66(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
96.08%
Other White
10
3.27%
African
1
0.33%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
26.29%
Level 3 (A level)
51
20.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.55%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
33.59%
Social rents from council
36
27.48%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Combs Ford

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £300K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Combs Ford area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Combs Ford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£317,500£313
Semi-Detached29£242,500£275
Terraced28£192,500£299
Flats2£113,250£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Combs Ford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combs Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£88,000£195,000£169,000
2017£262,500£90,000£200,000£178,750
2018£290,000£96,000£198,250£170,000
2019£254,500£75,250£196,000£175,000
2020£265,000£80,000£210,000£179,750
2021£280,000£94,500£232,500£180,000
2022£340,000£70,000£244,500£198,750
2023£340,000£67,000£235,000£202,500
2024£278,000£68,500£233,000£196,250
2025£305,000£113,250£235,000£200,000
2026£338,500£277,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Combs Ford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combs Ford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£283£167£245£252
2017£313£175£252£238
2018£281£175£248£245
2019£302£241£256£233
2020£288£140£285£274
2021£292£211£283£246
2022£335£149£319£275
2023£337£125£310£272
2024£308£127£290£273
2025£326£200£275£303
2026£302£267£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Combs Ford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Combs Ford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 2BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 2BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202551, Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Feb 20255, Clare Close, Stowmarket, IP14 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,720
19 Mar 20255, Hillside, Stowmarket, IP14 2BDDetachedFreehold£243,000
18 Dec 202511, Kersey Close, Stowmarket, IP14 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
16 May 20255, Ford View Road, Stowmarket, IP14 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the IP14 2BJ postcode area, located within Stowmarket West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP14 2BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCombs Ford Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAbbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 2BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP14 2BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBobPoplar Hill, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2ASWalking directions to Bob
0.2 miEast of England Co-op SupermarketCombs Lane, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2DAWalking directions to East of England Co-op Supermarket
0.2 miLondisIpswich Road, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2APWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,718
Band C£1,963
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,699
Band F£3,190
Band G£3,681
Band H£4,417

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP14 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Keith Edward Scarff

Combs Ford - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Miles Row

Combs Ford - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Peter Prinsley

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictMid SuffolkE07000203
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury St Edmunds and StowmarketE14001146
WardCombs FordE05012595
ParishStowmarketE04012743
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stowmarket WestE02006268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 008DE01030080
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP14 2BJ

Is IP14 2BJ (Stowmarket West) safe?

The area around IP14 2BJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near IP14 2BJ?

The median sale price around IP14 2BJ in Stowmarket West is £242,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP14 2BJ?

There are 3 schools close to IP14 2BJ, including Combs Ford Primary School, Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and Abbot's Hall Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP14 2BJ?

The closest station to IP14 2BJ is Stowmarket, about 1,372 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP14 2BJ?

IP14 2BJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP14 2BJ (Stowmarket West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP14 2BJ is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Keith Edward Scarff (Liberal Democrats) and Miles Row (Green Party).

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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.