About Audley End

Audley End is a large historic house located in the village of Audley End, in the county of Suffolk, England. The estate includes a grand Jacobean mansion, originally built in the early 17th century, and extensive landscaped grounds. The house was once the seat of the Earls of Suffolk and is now managed by English Heritage. The surrounding area features rolling countryside typical of the Suffolk landscape, with farmland and small villages nearby. The property is easily accessible from the A10 and is within a short drive of the town of Saffron Walden. The postcode area IP29 covers the village and surrounding region. The site offers guided tours and is popular with visitors interested in architecture and local history.

School Ratings in Audley End

There are 6 schools in and around Audley End. All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Audley End

The average property price is £461K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £521K.

Deprivation and Employment in Audley End

Audley End sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Audley End

Broadband availability in Audley End includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,126 sales

Average Price £461K
£6K — £4.7M
Detached £521K 601
Semi £339K 278
Terraced £281K 135
Flat £256K 21

Schools & Education 6 nearby View all schools

6 Primary
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall Primary Outstanding 0.8 miles Hartest Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Cockfield Church of England Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Glemsford Primary Academy Primary Good 3.7 miles Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.9 miles Lavenham Community Primary School Primary Good 4.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Audley End IMD 2025

Audley End sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,070 Children (0-15) 16%
14,817 Working Age 57%
9,282 Older (60+) 36%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.4% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Dullingham Train Station 6.6 miles
Bury St Edmunds Train Station 7.1 miles
Thurston Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Harrow Green 0.6 miles Slough Hill 0.9 miles Lawshall 0.9 miles Cross Green 1.2 miles Lawshall Green 1.2 miles Hibb's Green 1.2 miles Mill Hill 1.2 miles Hartest 1.4 miles Hartest Hill 1.4 miles Hanningfields Green 1.4 miles Shimpling Street 1.4 miles Shimpling 1.4 miles

Local Government

District West Suffolk
County Suffolk
Ward Whepstead & Wickhambrook
Constituency South Suffolk
Parish Brockley
Region East of England

Streets in IP29 30 shown View all streets

A143 6 Albana Walk 2 Ancells Close 1 Andrews Yard 1 Aveley Lane 1 B1066 8 Barn Field 1 Barn Meadow 1 Barnfield 1 Barrow Hill 2 Barrow Road 8 Beale Road 2 Beechcroft 1 Bell's Lane 3 Benwell Close 2 Birdbrook 1 Blind Lane 2 Bluebell Way 1 Braggon's Hill 4 Brands Lane 3 Brittons Road 1 Broad Green Close 1 Brockley Lane 1 Brockley Road 7 Brookes Corner 2 Bury Road 27 Cedar Crescent 2 Chadacre Road 2 Chapel Lane 2 Chapel Road 1

Postcodes in IP29 50 shown View all postcodes

IP29 4AA IP29 4AB IP29 4AD IP29 4AF IP29 4AG IP29 4AH IP29 4AJ IP29 4AL IP29 4AN IP29 4AP IP29 4AQ IP29 4AR IP29 4AS IP29 4AT IP29 4AU IP29 4AW IP29 4AX IP29 4AY IP29 4AZ IP29 4BA IP29 4BB IP29 4BE IP29 4BF IP29 4BG IP29 4BH IP29 4BL IP29 4BP IP29 4BQ IP29 4BS IP29 4BT IP29 4BU IP29 4BX IP29 4BY IP29 4BZ IP29 4DA IP29 4DB IP29 4DD IP29 4DH IP29 4DJ IP29 4DL IP29 4DN IP29 4DP IP29 4DR IP29 4DS IP29 4DT IP29 4DW IP29 4DZ IP29 4EA IP29 4EB IP29 4ED