East Suffolk Council

Key statistics from the self build and custom build register

The self build and custom build register opened in September 2015. The key statistics below relate to base periods 1 to 9, starting in 2015 and ending on 30 October 2024, and an update on base period 10 so far. The redacted raw data can be found on the East Suffolk Open Data Portal.

Number of people on the register

• Individuals: 632 (747 inc. historic removals)
• Groups: 5 (6 inc. historic removals)

When did people join the register?

• Base period 1 (09/11/15 - 30/10/16): 136 (+ 55 subsequently removed from base period 1)
• Base period 2 (31/10/16 - 30/10/17): 75 (+ 21 subsequently removed from base period 2)
• Base period 3 (31/10/17 - 30/10/18): 72 (+ 15 subsequently removed from base period 3)
• Base period 4 (31/10/18 - 30/10/19): 52 (+ 10 subsequently removed from base period 4)
• Base period 5 (31/10/19 - 30/10/20): 96 (+ 5 subsequently removed from base period 5)
• Base period 6 (31/10/20 - 30/10/21): 65 (+ 3 subsequently removed from base period 6)
• Base period 7 (31/10/21 - 30/10/22): 69 (+ 3 subsequently removed from base period 7)
• Base period 8 (31/10/22 – 30/10/23): 38 (+ 3 subsequently removed from base period 8)
• Base period 9 (31/10/23 – 30/10/24): 20 (0 removed from base period 9)
• Base period 10 (31/10/24 – 30/05/25): 14 (+ 1 subsequently removed from base period 10)

Please note, entries have only been removed from the register either on the request of the individual(s) registered or where all correspondence to that individual has been returned undelivered, and no further contact has been possible.

What location are they interested in?

Click on the map to view the number of people interested in a plot in each parish. In addition, 197 people have specified ‘any’ area within East Suffolk. 59% of people would consider a plot outside of their preferred location(s).

What type of property would they like to build?

• Detached house: 558
• Semi-detached house: 66
• Detached bungalow: 225
• Semi-detached bungalow: 33
• Terrace house: 23
• Apartment / flat: 10

How many bedrooms do they require?

• 1 bedroom: 16
• 2 bedrooms: 118
• 3 bedrooms: 338
• 4 bedrooms: 270
• 5+ bedrooms: 67

What are the main reasons for those on the register to build their own home?

• Ability to include higher levels of environmental performance: 344
• To design a home: 297
• Lower running costs: 287
• Higher build quality and specifications: 298
• To live in a specific location/personal links to an area: 258