Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Ilketshall St Margaret

Ilketshall St Margaret is a small village located in Suffolk, England, within the NR35 postcode area. It is part of the larger Ilketshall community, which includes Ilketshall St Andrew and Ilketshall Common. The village features a mixture of residential properties, agricultural land, and open countryside, making it a typical example of rural life in this part of England.

The local church, St Margaret's, is an important landmark in the village, reflecting the architectural style of the area. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment. Ilketshall St Margaret is well-connected to nearby towns and villages, providing access to local amenities while maintaining a peaceful rural atmosphere.

School Ratings in Ilketshall St Margaret

Ilketshall St Margaret is served by 11 schools. Turnstone House School and Castle EAST School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ilketshall St Margaret

Property prices average £300K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £364K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ilketshall St Margaret

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Ilketshall St Margaret, with 13 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Ilketshall St Margaret

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ilketshall St Margaret falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Ilketshall St Margaret

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Ilketshall St Margaret, the nearest being Bungay Medical Centre (2.4 miles away).

Local Data for Ilketshall St Margaret

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Property Prices 1,585 sales

Average Price £300K

£1K , £4.12M

Detached £364K 680

Semi £247K 410

Terraced £208K 310

Flat £152K 74

Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools

8 Primary

2 Secondary

1 Other

Outstanding 2

Good 5

Ofsted ratings for schools in the NR35 postcode area.

Bungay High School Secondary Good 2.1 miles Ilketshall St Lawrence School Primary 2.3 miles Castle EAST School Not applicable Outstanding 2.4 miles Bungay Primary School Primary 2.7 miles St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Earsham Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.9 miles Ringsfield Church of England Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 3.8 miles Ellingham VC Primary School Primary Good 4.4 miles Sir John Leman High School Secondary 4.7 miles St Benet's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 4.7 miles

Household Income in Ilketshall St Margaret ONS 2023

The average total household income in Ilketshall St Margaret is approximately £50,052 a year before tax, 9% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £37,554. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Ilketshall St Margaret £50,052

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £37,554.

Businesses in Ilketshall St Margaret ONS 2025

There are approximately 535 active businesses based in Ilketshall St Margaret, around 60 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 4 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

535 Total businesses

60 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 93%

Small, 10-49 6%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Ilketshall St Margaret IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ilketshall St Margaret in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

6/10

Employment

6/10

Education

5/10

Health

7/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

3/10

Children 0-15 15%

Working age 56%

Older 65+ 29%

1,343 Children (0-15) 15%

4,968 Working Age 56%

2,617 Older (65+) 29%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.4% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11% 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

Crime in Ilketshall St Margaret 33 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Ilketshall St Margaret falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Criminal damage & arson tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

Criminal Damage & Arson 13

Violence & Sexual Offences 10

Anti-Social Behaviour 7

Burglary 1

Public Order 1

Shoplifting 1

Local Policing

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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Brampton (Suffolk) Train Station 3.7 miles

Halesworth Train Station 5.2 miles

Beccles Train Station 5.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

High Street 0.9 miles St Peter South Elmham 1.4 miles St Michael South Elmham 1.4 miles Great Common 1.8 miles All Saints South Elmham 2 miles Ilketshall St Andrew 2.2 miles Ilketshall St Lawrence 2.2 miles Annis Hill 2.5 miles Flixton 2.6 miles Mettingham 2.6 miles Rumburgh 2.6 miles St Nicholas South Elmham 2.6 miles

Local Government

District East Suffolk

County Suffolk

Ward Bungay & Wainford

Constituency Waveney

Parish Bungay

Region East of England

Home Ownership in Ilketshall St Margaret

Of the 4,030 households in and around Ilketshall St Margaret, 69% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 17% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 69% Social rented 15% Private rented 17%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ilketshall St Margaret.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ilketshall St Margaret

What is the population of Ilketshall St Margaret?

Ilketshall St Margaret has a population of approximately 8,929 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Ilketshall St Margaret?

The average property in and around Ilketshall St Margaret sold for about £299,839, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 14% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Ilketshall St Margaret a deprived area?

Ilketshall St Margaret sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Ilketshall St Margaret?

Ilketshall St Margaret is covered by the NR35 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Ilketshall St Margaret?

There are 11 schools within easy reach of Ilketshall St Margaret, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Ilketshall St Margaret?

The nearest railway station to Ilketshall St Margaret is Brampton (Suffolk) Train Station, about 3.7 miles away.

Streets in NR35 30 shown View all streets

A143 1 Abbey Road 2 Annis Hill 4 Annis Hill Lane 1 Annis Hill Road 1 B1062 5 Bakers Lane 3 Baldrys Walk 1 Bardolph Road 1 Barford Road 1 Barondole Lane 2 Bath Hills Road 2 Beccles Road 7 Beechtree Way 1 Beevors Garden 1 Belsey Bridge Road 3 Bigod Road 2 Black Horse Lane 1 Boyscott Lane 1 Braces Lane 1 Brandy Lane 1 Bridge Street 2 Broad Street 4 Brook Lane 1 Bungay Road 5 Castle Lane 1 Castle Orchard 1 Castle Road 1 Chapel Hill 1 Chapel Meadow 1

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