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IP14 5FG

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Stow Thorney

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Detailed insights for IP14 5FG

Overview

Postcode IP14 5FG is located in an urban city, within the Stow Thorney ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stowmarket East & Needham Market North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year. The nearest station is Stowmarket, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Creeting Road Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from IP14 5FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Stowmarket East & Needham Market North near IP14 5FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP14 5FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stowmarket

N/A

Walking directions to Stowmarket

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP14 5FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCreeting Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Creeting Road Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
4,814.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.99(-62%)
Shoplifting
6.9(+1%)
Other theft
3.27(-40%)
Public order
2.91(-43%)
Other crime
2.54(+30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
346
91.78%
African
5
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.33%
Chinese
4
1.06%
Other White
4
1.06%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
28.18%
Level 3 (A level)
71
24.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.68%
No qualifications
29
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
57.86%
Owns outright
37
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.57%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Stow Thorney

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £298K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Stow Thorney area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,200 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stow Thorney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£335,000£301
Semi-Detached22£251,250£295
Terraced38£240,000£267
Flats10£148,750£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stow Thorney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,000£122,500£214,000£189,750
2017£281,250£130,000£255,000£215,000
2018£301,000£151,000£247,000£227,500
2019£295,000£124,000£235,000£215,000
2020£300,000£134,750£219,000£205,000
2021£340,000£125,000£250,500£209,000
2022£365,000£144,500£276,000£256,248
2023£339,900£185,000£285,000£255,000
2024£325,000£170,000£270,000£215,000
2025£387,500£147,500£265,000£237,500
2026£317,000£153,000£260,000£262,550
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£209£247£216
2017£264£225£269£256
2018£265£238£279£249
2019£264£184£247£243
2020£254£214£263£235
2021£268£212£273£249
2022£303£237£310£287
2023£295£278£305£291
2024£315£277£298£278
2025£313£228£293£271
2026£308£245£295£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow Thorney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stow Thorney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 5FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP14 5FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 2026157, Stowupland Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
04 Mar 2025135, Stowupland Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
14 Nov 202531, Peregrine Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 5GGDetachedFreehold£430,000
13 Feb 202675, Phoenix Way, Stowmarket, IP14 5FBFlatsLeasehold£153,000
29 Jan 202651, Phoenix Way, Stowmarket, IP14 5FBFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the IP14 5FG postcode area, located within Stowmarket East & Needham Market North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP14 5FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCedars Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryStowupland High SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.9 miPrimaryFreeman Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 5FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP14 5FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miStuarts Premier Daily2 Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, IP14 5AUWalking directions to Stuarts Premier Daily

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 5FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Lay

Stow Thorney - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

James Patchett

Stow Thorney - 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
WardStow ThorneyE05012611
ParishStowmarketE04012743
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stowmarket East & Needham Market NorthE02006270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 010HE01033319
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about IP14 5FG

Is IP14 5FG (Stowmarket East & Needham Market North) safe?

The area around IP14 5FG 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP14 5FG?

The median sale price around IP14 5FG in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £255,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP14 5FG?

There are 4 schools close to IP14 5FG, including Cedars Park Community Primary School (Good), Stowupland High School (Requires improvement) and Freeman Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP14 5FG?

The closest station to IP14 5FG is Stowmarket, about 787 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP14 5FG?

IP14 5FG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,221 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP14 5FG (Stowmarket East & Needham Market North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP14 5FG is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Colin Lay (Green Party) and James Patchett (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.