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IP30 0RF

Jacobs Meadow

Rattlesden

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Detailed insights for IP30 0RF

Overview

Postcode IP30 0RF is located in a rural village, within the Rattlesden ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham is £59,241 per year. The nearest station is Elmswell, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham is £59,241 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP30 0RF.

Flood risk

Medium

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham near IP30 0RF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Elmswell located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
93.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.84(-72%)
Other theft
2.79(-49%)
Other crime
1.4(-29%)
Burglary
0.93(-67%)
Possession of weapons
0.47(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
97.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
Other White
3
0.99%
Irish
2
0.66%
Other Black
1
0.33%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
38.93%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.65%
No qualifications
35
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
56.06%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Rattlesden

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £565K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £329 per square foot) in Rattlesden area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rattlesden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£513,000£329
Semi-Detached7£425,000£330
Terraced1£260,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rattlesden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rattlesden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368,500£269,500£227,000
2017£430,000£270,000£207,500
2018£438,000£372,500£225,000
2019£460,000£284,750£243,000
2020£470,000£268,000£235,000
2021£441,000£285,000£256,750
2022£567,500£351,250£322,500
2023£585,000£382,000£280,000
2024£550,000£395,000£225,000
2025£555,000£390,000£390,000
2026£410,000£369,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rattlesden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rattlesden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£258£257
2017£266£239£327
2018£286£268£223
2019£259£253£268
2020£269£222£296
2021£311£303£290
2022£368£306£340
2023£331£332£394
2024£305£316£294
2025£336£312£355
2026£263£301£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rattlesden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 0RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 0RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20261, Jacobs Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0RFDetachedFreehold£410,000
14 Mar 20253, Jacobs Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0RFDetachedFreehold£465,000
20 Jun 2025Orchard Cottage, School Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SEDetachedFreehold£680,000
16 Jun 2025Lidgate House, School Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SEDetachedFreehold£546,000
28 May 20254, Rising Sun Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the IP30 0RF postcode area, located within Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP30 0RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRattlesden Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP30 0RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP30 0RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRattlesden Village Shop & Post OfficeSt Nicholas Close, Mid Suffolk, IP30 0RLWalking directions to Rattlesden Village Shop & Post Office

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 IP30 0RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Willshere

Rattlesden - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardRattlesdenE05012607
ParishRattlesdenE04009240
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & FelshamE02006266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 006CE01030065
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about IP30 0RF

Is IP30 0RF (Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham) safe?

The area around IP30 0RF records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP30 0RF?

The median sale price around IP30 0RF in Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham is £470,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP30 0RF?

There is 1 school close to IP30 0RF, including Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP30 0RF?

IP30 0RF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,533 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP30 0RF (Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP30 0RF is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Willshere (Liberal Democrats).

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.