Postcode insights

IP14 4NF

Broad Road

Bacton

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Detailed insights for IP14 4NF

Overview

Postcode IP14 4NF is located in a rural village, within the Bacton ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton is £53,713 per year. The nearest station is Elmswell, about 5.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton is £53,713 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP14 4NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton near IP14 4NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elmswell located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
551.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.44(-54%)
Public order
3.3(-36%)
Other theft
2.89(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.89(-54%)
Vehicle crime
1.65(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
97.04%
Caribbean
3
0.89%
Other White
2
0.59%
Indian
1
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
26.04%
No qualifications
51
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.01%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.93%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
56.12%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.5%
Social rents from council
6
4.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.6%
Other social rented
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Bacton

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£296K – £448K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£415,000£313
Semi-Detached15£295,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bacton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,500£202,000£182,750
2017£377,500£223,250£190,000
2018£381,250£250,000£182,500
2019£395,000£215,000£186,000
2020£410,000£257,000£225,000
2021£421,000£240,000£245,000
2022£480,000£265,000£130,000
2023£430,000£275,000£250,000
2024£395,000£270,745£232,500
2025£400,000£297,500£240,000
2026£610,000£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£221£200
2017£261£272£249
2018£242£283£232
2019£257£256£234
2020£262£283£220
2021£294£267£221
2022£343£291£201
2023£315£350£320
2024£332£325£321
2025£322£325£253
2026£296£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bacton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 4NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 4NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Broadside, Broad Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4NDDetachedFreehold£690,000
01 Sept 202521, Castell Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4USDetachedFreehold£465,000
15 Aug 20257, Castell Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4USDetachedFreehold£365,000
07 Jul 20253, Castell Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4USDetachedFreehold£375,000
30 Jun 202533, Castell Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4USSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the IP14 4NF postcode area, located within Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP14 4NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryBacton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Mellen

Bacton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Adrian Ramsay

Waveney Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

DistrictMid SuffolkE07000203
Parliamentary ConstituencyWaveney ValleyE14001569
WardBactonE05012589
ParishCottonE04009188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stowupland, Mendlesham & BactonE02006265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 005CE01030059
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP14 4NF

Is IP14 4NF (Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton) safe?

The area around IP14 4NF records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP14 4NF?

The median sale price around IP14 4NF in Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton is £335,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP14 4NF?

There is 1 school close to IP14 4NF, including Bacton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP14 4NF?

IP14 4NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP14 4NF (Stowupland, Mendlesham & Bacton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Waveney Valley covering IP14 4NF is Adrian Ramsay (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Mellen (Green Party).

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.