2,256 people · median £485,000 · Babergh
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Whatfield is a village in Suffolk with a population of 2,256. The median house price stands at £485,000, with 74 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026 and a five-year appreciation of 19.0%. Detached properties dominate, with a median of £500,000.
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Semi-detached homes are notably cheaper at £293,500. At £3,110 per square metre, values reflect wider rural patterns. The property stock leans toward energy efficiency, with 38.3% rated EPC C or better; the median band is D. Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School sits 0.4 km away, while Hadleigh High School is 4.0 km distant. Air quality is good: nitrogen dioxide is low at 6.4 annual mean, though particulate matter is moderate at 6.7. Flood risk is minimal, affecting 0.7% of the area. Broadband coverage is solid, with 87.3% superfast access. The area contains 146 listed buildings and falls within two conservation areas, Kersey and Naughton. Governance rests with Babergh District Council under no overall control; the 2026/27 council tax for band D is £2,235.68. About 65 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Whatfield overall.
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