About Sicklesmere

Sicklesmere is a small village located in Suffolk, England, within the postcode area IP30. It is situated near the larger town of Bury St Edmunds, which offers additional amenities and services. The village features a mix of residential homes and agricultural land, reflecting its rural character. The local community is served by a primary school, a church, and a few local businesses. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. Sicklesmere is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those wishing to explore the wider region of Suffolk.

School Ratings in Sicklesmere

Families in Sicklesmere have access to 34 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Sicklesmere

Homes sell for an average of £410K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £492K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Sicklesmere

Crime in the area is lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Sicklesmere

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Sicklesmere around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Sicklesmere

Broadband services in Sicklesmere range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,619 sales

Average Price £410K
£1K — £3.5M
Detached £492K 1,362
Semi £295K 654
Terraced £235K 379
Flat £183K 37

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

17 Primary
5 Secondary
12 Other
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles South Lee School 1.4 miles Riverwalk School Good 1.5 miles Hardwick Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Sebert Wood Community Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Pushforward Primary School 2.3 miles Learning Support, Western Area Education Office 2.3 miles Sybil Andrews Academy Secondary Good 2.4 miles St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Abbots Green Primary Academy Primary Good 2.6 miles First Base Bury St Edmunds Good 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Sicklesmere IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Sicklesmere are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,711 Children (0-15) 16%
16,650 Working Age 58%
9,630 Older (60+) 33%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.7% 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

Crime in Sicklesmere 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Sicklesmere are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

4 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Suffolk Bury St Edmunds Rural South Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Bury St Edmunds Train Station 3.1 miles
Thurston Train Station 4 miles
Elmswell Train Station 7.4 miles
Dullingham Train Station 8.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Nowton 0.6 miles Low Green 0.6 miles Great Welnetham 0.6 miles High Green 1.2 miles Little Welnetham 1.2 miles Hawstead 1.4 miles Rushbrooke 1.4 miles Hawstead Green 1.4 miles Brook Green 1.4 miles Cocks Green 1.4 miles Pinford End 2 miles Rougham Green 2 miles

Local Government

District West Suffolk
County Suffolk
Ward Rougham
Constituency Bury St Edmunds
Parish Bradfield St. George
Region East of England

Streets in IP30 30 shown View all streets

A1088 2 A1141 8 A134 11 A14 7 Abbotts Meadow 2 Almshouse Road 2 Ash Lane 1 Ashfield Road 3 Ashley Close 1 Baby Lane 1 Bakers Mill 2 Beaker Place 1 Bear Meadow 2 Beech Paddocks 1 Bennett Avenue 5 Beyton Road 3 Bird's Lane 3 Birds Green 3 Blackbourne Road 1 Blacksmith Lane 1 Blacksmiths Way 1 Blackthorpe 2 Borley Crescent 1 Briar Hill 1 Broadgrass Green 1 Broomhill Lane 1 Bullswood Lane 1 Bunkers Dip 2 Bury Road 20 Cangles Lane 1

Postcodes in IP30 50 shown View all postcodes

IP30 0AA IP30 0AB IP30 0AD IP30 0AF IP30 0AG IP30 0AH IP30 0AJ IP30 0AL IP30 0AN IP30 0AQ IP30 0AS IP30 0AT IP30 0AU IP30 0AW IP30 0AX IP30 0AY IP30 0AZ IP30 0BA IP30 0BB IP30 0BD IP30 0BE IP30 0BF IP30 0BG IP30 0BH IP30 0BJ IP30 0BL IP30 0BN IP30 0BP IP30 0BQ IP30 0BS IP30 0BT IP30 0BU IP30 0BW IP30 0BX IP30 0BY IP30 0DA IP30 0DB IP30 0DD IP30 0DE IP30 0DG IP30 0DH IP30 0DJ IP30 0DL IP30 0DQ IP30 0DR IP30 0DS IP30 0DT IP30 0DU IP30 0DX IP30 0DY