16,419 people · median £255,000 · Mid Suffolk
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Stowmarket is a neighbourhood in Suffolk with a population of 16,419. The median house price stands at £255,000, with 588 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026. Detached homes average £347,000, semi-detached £255,000, terraced £225,000, and flats £140,000.
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The area has seen prices rise 18.2 per cent over five years. About 55 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Stowmarket. The median age is 39.6 years, and 66.8 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Educational attainment is mixed: 27.5 per cent of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or higher, whilst 16.6 per cent have no qualifications. Air quality is generally good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and PM2.5 at moderate levels. Broadband coverage is strong: 98.7 per cent superfast and 83.5 per cent gigabit-capable. The area contains 119 listed buildings and five conservation areas. Council tax for band D is £2,216.42 for 2026/27.
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