Postcode IP14 5XH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year. The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Creeting Road Park.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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.
The average income per household in Stowmarket East & Needham Market North is £62,219 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from IP14 5XH.
Stowmarket East & Needham Market North near IP14 5XH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stowmarket | N/A | Walking directions to Stowmarket |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Creeting Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Creeting Road Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 in Stow Thorney area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,200 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £331,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £146,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stow Thorney
In the IP14 5XH postcode area, located within Stowmarket East & Needham Market North, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP14 5XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stuarts Premier Daily | 2 Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, IP14 5AU | Walking directions to Stuarts Premier Daily |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Gipping Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1HN | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Stowmarket Snack Shop | Bury Street, Mid Suffolk, IP14 1HA | Walking directions to Stowmarket Snack Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Stowmarket Stores | 23 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH | Walking directions to Stowmarket Stores |
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 5XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Lay
Stow Thorney - Elected 4 May 2023
James Patchett
Stow Thorney - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.