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 7, starting in 2015 and ending on 30 October 2023. The redacted raw data can be found on the East Suffolk Open Data Portal.
Number of people on the register
- Individuals: 613
- Groups: 5
When did people join the register?
- Base period 1 (09/11/15 - 30/10/16): 138
- Base period 2 (31/10/16 - 30/10/17): 78
- Base period 3 (31/10/17 - 30/10/18): 72
- Base period 4 (31/10/18 - 30/10/19): 54
- Base period 5 (31/10/19 - 30/10/20): 98
- Base period 6 (31/10/20 - 30/10/21): 65
- Base period 7 (31/10/21 - 30/10/22): 68
- Base period 8 (31/10/22 - 30/10/23): 45
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, 186 people have specified ‘any’ area within East Suffolk. 30% of people would consider a plot outside of their preferred location(s).
What type of property would they like to build?
- Detached house: 543
- Semi-detached house: 59
- Detached bungalow: 213
- Semi-detached bungalow: 28
- Terrace house: 21
- Apartment / flat: 9
How many bedrooms do they require?
- 1 bedroom: 16
- 2 bedrooms: 114
- 3 bedrooms: 321
- 4 bedrooms: 259
- 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: 330
- To design a home: 282
- Lower running costs: 269
- Higher build quality and specifications: 277
- To live in a specific location/personal links to an area: 248