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IP14 4SQ

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Detailed insights for IP14 4SQ

Overview

Postcode IP14 4SQ is located in a rural village, within the Bacton ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham is £58,367 per year. The nearest station is Elmswell, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham is £58,367 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham near IP14 4SQ 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 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
60.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.49(-73%)
Burglary
3.54(+27%)
Other theft
2.83(-48%)
Other crime
2.83(+44%)
Vehicle crime
2.83(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
98.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.26%
Irish
1
0.26%
Other White
1
0.26%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
30.12%
No qualifications
60
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
46.81%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.35%
Social rents from council
13
9.22%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 4SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 4SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20255, Church View, Stowmarket, IP14 4SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
13 Aug 20252, Church View, Stowmarket, IP14 4SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£279,915
09 Dec 202514, Church Hill, Stowmarket, IP14 4SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the IP14 4SQ postcode area, located within Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP14 4SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryBacton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities 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 4SQ, 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
ParishWyverstoneE04009283
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & GislinghamE02006262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 002AE01030039
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP14 4SQ

Is IP14 4SQ (Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham) safe?

The area around IP14 4SQ records about 24 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP14 4SQ?

The median sale price around IP14 4SQ in Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham is £335,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP14 4SQ?

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

How deprived is the area around IP14 4SQ?

IP14 4SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP14 4SQ (Rickinghall, Walsham le Willows & Gislingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Waveney Valley covering IP14 4SQ 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.