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About

Forest ward is located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, including parts of Thetford and surrounding villages. The ward is known for its proximity to Thetford Forest, one of the largest lowland pine forests in the UK. The area has a mix of residential, agricultural, and woodland landscapes.

The ward includes settlements like Mundford and Weeting, which have historical ties to the local flint mining industry. Breckland’s distinctive heathland and forest ecosystems are a key feature of the area. The ward’s economy is influenced by agriculture, forestry, and tourism, with outdoor activities like walking and cycling being popular. Public transport links connect Forest ward to larger towns and cities in the region.

Area overview

On average Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest is £42,688 per year. There are 1 schools in Forest: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forest Population
3,148
Population density
22.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,794
88.75%
Other White
207
6.58%
Other
20
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.54%
Total population: 3,148

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
587
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
403
28.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
14.28%
Other social rented
105
7.53%
Other forms of private rent
78
5.6%
Total households: 1,394

Property prices in Forest

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £295,125 in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest 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 Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£330,000
Flats2£133,331
Semi-Detached12£213,500
Terraced7£207,000

10 years median price trend in Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest.

All postcodes in Forest

IP270GB

Wentworth Close

IP270RP

Dewarrene Drive

IP242RP

Kilverstone Road

IP265HW

Lynford Road

IP270QQ

Park View

IP270RL

Angerstein Close

IP242GF

East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall

IP265ES

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP270XP

Fengate Drove

IP242RU

East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall

IP242SA

East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall

IP242SL

East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall

IP270PW

Boundary Close

IP242FR

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP265EN

West Tofts Road

IP270QH

All Saints

IP241SS

Earl Warren

IP270PS

Fairfax Drive

IP270QU

Cromwell Road

IP270TR

Mundford Road

IP241LT

The Street

IP270QN

Hereward Way

IP241LP

High Tree Close

IP242GH

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP242RS

Kilverstone Road

IP270PF

Victor Charles Close

IP270PP

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP241NE

Douglas Close

IP242FH

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP242RL

Chervil Walk

IP265DY

West Tofts Road

IP270QB

Hockwold Road

IP270RQ

Castle Close

IP270TS

Mundford, Weeting & Forest

IP242FN

Swale View

IP242SP

Arlington Way

IP270RN

Hereward Way

Data Sources

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