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Bungay & Wainford

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About

Bungay & Wainford ward is located in East Suffolk, covering the historic market town of Bungay and the surrounding rural area of Wainford. The ward sits near the Norfolk border, with the River Waveney forming a natural boundary. Bungay is known for its medieval heritage, including the ruins of Bungay Castle and St. Mary’s Church. The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and local services, serving both residents and visitors.

The surrounding Wainford area is predominantly agricultural, with scattered villages and farmland. The ward benefits from good transport links, including the A143 road connecting it to nearby towns like Beccles and Diss. Outdoor recreation is supported by the Waveney Valley, offering walking and cycling routes along the river. The ward has a mix of housing, from period properties in Bungay to more modern developments in the outskirts.

Area overview

On average Bungay & Wainford has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bungay & Wainford is £40,607 per year. There are 5 schools in Bungay & Wainford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bungay & Wainford Population
8,655
Population density
66.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,078
93.35%
Other White
250
2.89%
Indian
86
0.99%
Irish
40
0.46%
Other Asian
35
0.4%
Total population: 8,653

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,756
44.69%
Owns with a mortgage
921
23.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
616
15.68%
Social rents from council
340
8.65%
Other social rented
162
4.12%
Total households: 3,929

Property prices in Bungay & Wainford

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £305,400 in Bungay & Wainford area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bungay & Wainford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bungay & Wainford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£376,250
Flats1£126,500
Semi-Detached29£265,000
Terraced22£217,500

10 years median price trend in Bungay & Wainford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bungay & Wainford.

All postcodes in Bungay & Wainford

NR351BN

Bardolph Road

NR351DJ

Bardolph Road

NR351JD

Garden Close

NR351PD

St Margaret's Road

NR351RH

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.