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IP30 9PQ

Elmswell & Woolpit

Mid Suffolk

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Detailed insights for IP30 9PQ

Overview

Postcode IP30 9PQ is located in a rural village, within the Elmswell & Woolpit area 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 median sale price in Elmswell & Woolpit is £340,000 (around £309 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £468,000. The nearest station is Elmswell, about 1.6 miles away.

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,261 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% 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%

Approximately 1.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from IP30 9PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & Felsham near IP30 9PQ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
51.4 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
411
93.62%
Other White
13
2.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.91%
Indian
3
0.68%
Irish
3
0.68%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
44.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
15.19%
Level 3 (A level)
59
14.94%
No qualifications
47
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
129
65.82%
Owns with a mortgage
58
29.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.06%
Social rents from council
1
0.51%
Other social rented
1
0.51%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Elmswell & Woolpit

Median price: £340,000
Price per sq ft: £309
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £468K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Elmswell & Woolpit area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£460,000£308
Semi-Detached27£260,000£311
Terraced21£230,000£315
Flats2£157,250£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Elmswell & Woolpit

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,750£102,500£214,625£171,000
2017£365,000£146,000£225,000£175,000
2018£360,000£101,500£240,500£227,500
2019£365,000£126,750£250,000£219,995
2020£375,000£115,000£250,000£195,000
2021£385,000£155,000£290,000£229,500
2022£430,000£201,250£296,500£232,000
2023£435,000£124,375£276,498£241,000
2024£425,000£155,000£269,500£230,000
2025£425,000£167,000£242,000£235,000
2026£451,500£157,250£261,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£136£260£254
2017£269£226£284£280
2018£274£280£274£315
2019£277£267£307£299
2020£287£305£289£290
2021£315£327£301£309
2022£341£310£351£355
2023£325£170£359£345
2024£320£289£310£323
2025£301£330£323£311
2026£321£275£302£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Elmswell & Woolpit.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Elmswell & Woolpit in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 9PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP30 9PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Bridge Farm, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9PQOtherFreehold£800,000
10 Mar 2026Teasel Cottage, 10, White Elm Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9SQTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the IP30 9PQ 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.

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,802
Band C£2,059
Band D£2,317
Band E£2,832
Band F£3,347
Band G£3,861
Band H£4,634

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 9PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jen Overett

Elmswell & Woolpit - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Mansel

Elmswell & Woolpit - 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
WardElmswell & WoolpitE05012597
ParishWoolpitE04010564
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Elmswell South, Haughley, Beyton & FelshamE02006266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Suffolk 006CE01030065
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP30 9PQ

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

The area around IP30 9PQ 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 other crime.

What is the average house price near IP30 9PQ?

The median sale price around IP30 9PQ in Elmswell & Woolpit is £340,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around IP30 9PQ?

IP30 9PQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP30 9PQ is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jen Overett (Green Party) and Sarah Mansel (Green Party).