# Stowmarket (IP14) Stowmarket postcode district in Suffolk has recorded five-year price growth of 1.3% compound annual rate, significantly below the national average, while rental growth has reached 5.8% annually over the same period. Population expansion of 1.9% over five years indicates modest demographic growth. The district scores 54.9 on the trajectory metric, positioning it in the 76th percentile nationally. Currently classified at the latent stage of gentrification, the postcode shows characteristics typical of secondary towns with emerging rental market dynamics outpacing capital appreciation. These metrics reflect a market where income returns are strengthening relative to capital growth.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.9% per year
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What's changing in Stowmarket · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
92 planning applications submitted in IP14 over the last six months, including 5 new build residential schemes, 4 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Householder Application - Erection of a Detached GarageJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Full Planning Application - Change of Use of Land for Erection of Detached Cartlodge Building, New Pedestrian and Vehicle Entrance Gates and New Front Boundary Fence.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Householder Application -Erection of a Single Storey Side Extension to Dwelling and Erection of Detached Double Bay Car PortApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Stowmarket (IP14) common questions
Is Stowmarket up and coming?
Stowmarket (IP14) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 29% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Stowmarket safe?
Stowmarket has a safety score of 17/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stowmarket?
The average property price in Stowmarket (IP14) is £266k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stowmarket?
The median monthly rent in Stowmarket (IP14) is £953 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stowmarket?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Norwich (NR9), Attleborough (NR17), Diss (IP22), Dereham (NR19), Thetford (IP25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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