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IP30 9BD

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Rattlesden

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Detailed insights for IP30 9BD

Overview

Postcode IP30 9BD is located in a rural hamlet, 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% 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 Thurston, about 2.5 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,782 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% 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 9BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham near IP30 9BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thurston located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
515
Population density
79 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5(-84%)
Burglary
2.5(-10%)
Public order
2.5(-51%)
Other crime
1.67(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.83(-87%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
480
93.57%
Other White
7
1.36%
Other
7
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.17%
Irish
5
0.97%
Total population: 513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
43.24%
Level 3 (A level)
77
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.76%
No qualifications
43
10.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.13%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
41.63%
Owns with a mortgage
77
36.84%
Social rents from council
22
10.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
7.66%
Other social rented
6
2.87%
Total households: 209

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 9BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 9BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Chelsea, The Green, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9BEDetachedFreehold£560,000
21 Nov 20252, Shrubbery Close, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9GPDetachedFreehold£450,000
07 May 20256, Shrubbery Close, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9GPDetachedFreehold£575,000
27 Jun 20251, The Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Apr 20265, Lime Tree Close, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AYDetachedFreehold£438,000

Schools

In the IP30 9BD postcode area, located within Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham, there are no schools in close proximity.

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 IP30 9BD, 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
ParishHessettE04009215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & FelshamE02006266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 006DE01030086
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP30 9BD

Is IP30 9BD (Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham) safe?

The area around IP30 9BD records about 13 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 9BD?

The median sale price around IP30 9BD 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.

How deprived is the area around IP30 9BD?

IP30 9BD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,782 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP30 9BD (Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP30 9BD 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.