Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Key indicators for buyers
The West Suffolk market looks favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 9.9x in 2022 to 7.7x today. Rising rents (£1,171/mo, +6.1%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in West Suffolk costs 7.7x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 9.9x in 2022.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in West Suffolk is £1,171, up 6.1% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average West Suffolk price of £291,423 with a 25% deposit (£73k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,150 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,150) are £21 less than renting (£1,171). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £73k — it would take around 9 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
72, ROMAN WAY CB9 0NS | Detached | £470,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
11, ELLINGTON ROAD, BARNHAM IP24 2NN | Terraced | £180,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
7, ST ANTHONYS WAY IP27 0DN | Semi-detached | £300,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
16, VANNERS ROAD CB9 8NR | Semi-detached | £230,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
GARAGE, 127, RAYNHAM ROAD IP32 6ED | Terraced | £153,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
58, CAIE WALK IP33 2NU | Semi-detached | £222,635 | 20 Jan 2026 |
34, HENDERSON CLOSE CB9 7SU | Detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in West Suffolk sells for £291,423, up slightly (0.5%) over the past year. Prices have grown from around £53k in the mid-1990s.
| £378,000 |
| 19 Jan 2026 |
12, HAWTHORNE WAY, STRADISHALL CB8 9XZ | Terraced | £170,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
53, HICFIELD ROAD, BECK ROW IP28 8UH | Terraced | £88,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
46, OAK LANE, RAF LAKENHEATH IP27 9RJ | Terraced | £220,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
BRAMBLES LODGE, WELHAM LANE, RISBY IP28 6QS | Detached | £530,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
4, PINE TREE COURT, HOPTON IP22 2QQ | Detached | £225,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
THE COTTAGE, WICKHAM STREET CB8 8PB | Detached | £278,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
7, ROWAN DRIVE IP27 0EX | Terraced | £177,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
36, DENHAM CLOSE IP33 3XT | Semi-detached | £165,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
THE THATCHERS HOUSE, THE STREET, STOKE BY CLARE CO10 8HP | Detached | £395,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
ABBOTTS COURT, VICTORIA AVENUE IP27 0HZ | Detached | £1,050,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
11, CLAY ROAD IP32 6RX | Flat/Maisonette | £132,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
31, DARCY CLOSE IP32 7ET | Semi-detached | £284,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
13, DORCHESTER ROAD IP33 2HL | Detached | £300,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
The most recent recorded sale in West Suffolk was a detached property on Roman Way for £470,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £230,000.