Property Data OutlookWest Suffolk
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for West Suffolk
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.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
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.
Rental trends
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.
Monthly mortgage
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.
Rent vs buy snapshot
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.
Recent sales
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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