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About Button Haugh Green
Button Haugh Green is a small settlement located in the county of Suffolk, in eastern England. Situated within the IP31 postcode area, it lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English landscape. The green itself is a small open space, often used by local residents for informal gatherings and recreation. It is part of a wider network of village greens found throughout Suffolk, reflecting the region’s long-standing rural traditions. The surrounding area includes a mix of farmland and scattered houses, typical of the Suffolk countryside. The settlement is not a large community but holds a sense of local identity within its immediate vicinity.
School Ratings in Button Haugh Green
There are 14 schools in and around Button Haugh Green. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Button Haugh Green
The average property price is £407K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £462K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Button Haugh Green
Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Button Haugh Green, with 2 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Button Haugh Green
Button Haugh Green 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.
Healthcare in Button Haugh Green
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Button Haugh Green, the nearest being Woolpit Health Centre (2.8 miles away).
Local Data for Button Haugh Green
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Property Prices 3,025 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the IP31 postcode area.
Household Income in Button Haugh Green ONS 2023
The average total household income in Button Haugh Green is approximately £59,915 a year before tax, 8% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £42,978. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £42,978.
Businesses in Button Haugh Green ONS 2025
There are approximately 922 active businesses based in Button Haugh Green, around 50 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 12 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Button Haugh Green IMD 2025
Button Haugh Green 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.
Crime in Button Haugh Green 6 crimes · April 2026
Button Haugh Green records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 5 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Button Haugh Green
Of the 7,760 households in and around Button Haugh Green, 74% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Button Haugh Green.