2,201 people · median £348,076 · Babergh
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Hitcham is a small village in Suffolk with a population of 2,201. The median property price is £348,076, with 46 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026.
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Detached homes command significantly higher prices, with a median of £617,000, while semis and terraces sell for around £240,000–£242,500. Energy efficiency is moderate: 32.3% of properties hold EPC bands A to C, with the median band at D. Air quality is good, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Flood risk is absent. On deprivation, about 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Hitcham. Health and crime outcomes rank relatively well locally. The nearest primary school is Bildeston Primary School, 2.2 km away; the secondary option is Old Buckenham Hall School at 3.3 km. Broadband availability is strong, with 90.4% superfast coverage and 34.3% gigabit. Council tax for band D is £2,235.68 under Babergh District Council. The area contains 180 listed buildings across two conservation areas: Bildeston and Brettenham.
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