Birch Close, Stowupland, Stowmarket
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP14 4DW.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
16 property sales on Birch Close, Stowupland, Stowmarket have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £270,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £217,654. Average sale prices rose from £206,667 in 2016 to £270,000 in 2026 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 13% below the Stowmarket average of £310,529 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 81% semi-detached, 19% detached. Recorded sale prices on Birch Close range from £160,000 to £290,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 125 streets in Stowmarket with at least two sales in the last year, Birch Close ranks 72nd for average price.
House prices on Birch Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £217,654 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £249,167 | 1 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on Birch Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 6 Feb 2026 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 29 Jan 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 13 Mar 2025 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 23 Jan 2025 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 20 Mar 2023 | £208,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 17 Feb 2022 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 12 Nov 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 3 Sep 2021 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 16 Jun 2021 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 1 Apr 2021 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 2 Feb 2021 | £207,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 19 Nov 2018 | £217,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 31 Jan 2018 | £242,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 8 Dec 2016 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 8 Aug 2016 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Birch Close IP14 4DW | 22 Apr 2016 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Birch Close | £208,000 (Mar 2023) → £250,000 (Feb 2026) | +20% over 3 yrs |
| 14, Birch Close | £240,000 (Feb 2022) → £290,000 (Jan 2026) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Birch Close | £225,000 (Nov 2021) → £215,000 (Mar 2025) | -4% over 3 yrs |
| 8, Birch Close | £180,000 (Apr 2016) → £220,000 (Sep 2021) | +22% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Birch Close | £217,000 (Nov 2018) → £227,500 (Jun 2021) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Birch Close | £190,000 (Aug 2016) → £207,000 (Feb 2021) | +9% over 4 yrs |
Buying on Birch Close?
Schools near Birch Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Community Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stowupland High School 846 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School 389 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pushforward Secondary School | Other independent special school | 14–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Chilton Community Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Old Newton Church of England Primary School 70 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Combs Ford Primary School 299 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School 366 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Stowmarket station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Needham Market station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Elmswell station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Birch Close (adj, Thorney Green Road) 1 min walk
- Birch Close (opp, Thorney Green Road) 1 min walk
- The Retreat (opp) 2 min walk
- Oak Farm Meadow (adj, Thorney Green Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stowhealth
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket · 1.2 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food PFS Co-op Petrol Stowupland · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Stowmarket Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Lidl Lidl Cedars Park Stowmarket · 1.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Gipping Way Stowmarket · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco In-store Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Violet Hill Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Wedgwood House Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Church View Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,170 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,587 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 60% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 98% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 61% | 92% |
Share of homes across Mid Suffolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Birch Close
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Birch Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.9% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 43.9% | 43.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 5.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.7% | 30% |
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 17.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 46.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Mid Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39% | 36.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.4% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.8% | 17.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 9.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Mid Suffolk.
Planning and heritage near Birch Close
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Birch Close
Recent planning applications around Birch Close from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Birch Close?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Mid Suffolk have moved since.
Council tax here
Mid Suffolk Band D is £2,317 a year (Band A £1,545). See every band.
Estate agents near Birch Close
- Purbeck & Co 1.2 mi
- Maxwell Brown 1.2 mi
- Shorts 1.2 mi
- Abbotts Countrywide 1.2 mi
- Bucks 1.2 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Birch Close?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Birch Close
Nearby streets in IP14
- Oxlip Way£284k
- Brooke Way£274k
- Osprey Drive£269k
- Egret Drive£265k
- Spencer Way£282k
- Fuller Way£288k
- Buzzard Rise£234k
- Onehouse Way£98k
- Phoenix Way£200k
- Violet Hill Road£158k
- Regent Street£158k
- Bridge Street£230k