House prices in West Suffolk
The median price paid for a home in West Suffolk was £278,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,218 sales. House prices in West Suffolk fell 1.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 5.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Suffolk was 16% lower than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in West Suffolk was £1,183 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Suffolk had 5.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where West Suffolk stands out
- West Suffolk has the 31st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in West Suffolk
The median price paid in West Suffolk was £278,250 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,218 sales, or £3,308 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £386,500 | 745 | £3,431 | −0.9% | +7.4% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £272,750 | 602 | £3,326 | −2.6% | +8.9% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £235,000 | 689 | £3,190 | −0.4% | +6.8% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £169,250 | 182 | £3,047 | −4.1% | +2.3% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Suffolk | £278,250 | −1.9% | +5.0% | £3,308 | −0.8% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in West Suffolk sold for a median £3,308 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% lower than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
West Suffolk has the 151st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −1.9% change over the year is the 86th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 15th biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Crime in West Suffolk
The police recorded 9,994 crimes in West Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in West Suffolk fell 3.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 13.6% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.62 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.57 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.70 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.27 |
West Suffolk has the 31st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 9th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in West Suffolk
The average private rent in West Suffolk was £1,183 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Suffolk are 27.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Suffolk has the 126th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 19th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in West Suffolk
2,041 homes were sold in West Suffolk in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.08 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Suffolk were 6.4% up on the year before and 27.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 127th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st most of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in West Suffolk
West Suffolk is the 125th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 172nd |
| Income | 208th |
| Employment | 226th |
| Education and skills | 93rd |
| Health | 199th |
| Crime | 200th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 73rd |
| Living environment | 193rd |
Broadband and mobile in West Suffolk
82.6% of premises in West Suffolk can get gigabit broadband and 98.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.3% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 87th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
80.8% of premises in West Suffolk get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in West Suffolk
In the year ending June 2025, 10,255 people moved to West Suffolk from elsewhere in the UK and 9,232 moved away, a net gain of 1,023 (5.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Mid Suffolk 790
- East Cambridgeshire 756
- Cambridge 616
Most moved out to
- Mid Suffolk 1,065
- East Cambridgeshire 894
- Breckland 667
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about West Suffolk
How much does a house cost in West Suffolk?
The median price paid for a home in West Suffolk was £278,250 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £386,500; semi-detached £272,750; terraced £235,000; flats £169,250.
Are house prices in West Suffolk going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Suffolk fell 1.9%, and over five years it rose 5.0%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Suffolk?
The average private rent in West Suffolk was £1,183 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £818; 2 bed £1,061; 3 bed £1,320; 4+ bed £1,856.
Is West Suffolk a safe place to live?
West Suffolk had 5.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 31st lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in West Suffolk?
79.3% of premises in West Suffolk can get full fibre and 82.6% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- East Cambridgeshire 26 km
- Babergh 28 km
- Mid Suffolk 29 km
- Cambridge 34 km
- Braintree 38 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.