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About

Forest ward lies in the northern part of Breckland, a district in Norfolk. The area is characterised by its large tracts of coniferous woodland and open heathland, a landscape shaped by historic forestry and agriculture. Settlements within the ward are typically small and scattered, with the village of Mundford serving as a local centre. The surrounding terrain is generally flat, with sandy soils typical of the Breckland region.

A significant feature is the presence of Thetford Forest Park, which occupies a substantial portion of the ward. This managed forest is crisscrossed by numerous trails for walking and cycling. The River Wissey flows through the western part of the area. Land use is primarily dedicated to forestry, alongside some arable farming on the more open ground between the woodland blocks.

Area overview

On average Forest has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 per household in Forest is £52,219 per year. There are 1 schools in Forest: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Forest is home to around 3,148 people, with a population density of about 22.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.37(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.31(-37%)
Burglary
6.99(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-1%)
Other theft
6.35(+14%)
East of England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
600
22.85%
No qualifications
582
22.16%
Level 3 (A level)
425
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
409
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,626

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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
Detached35£320,000
Flats2£133,331
Semi-Detached13£212,000
Terraced7£210,000

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

IP270RL

Angerstein Close

IP265HW

Lynford Road

IP270QQ

Park View

IP242GF

Forest

IP265ES

Nursery Cottage

IP270XP

The Terrace

IP242SA

Forest

IP242SL

Forest

IP270PW

Fengate Drove

IP242RU

Forest

IP265EN

West Tofts Road

IP242FR

Dryfield Close

IP270QH

All Saints

IP241SS

Earl Warren

IP270PS

Fairfax Drive

IP270QU

Cromwell Road

IP270TR

Harling Drove Bungalows

IP241LT

The Street

IP270QN

Hereward Way

IP241LP

High Tree Close

IP242GH

Forest

IP270PF

Victor Charles Close

IP270PP

Rectory Gardens

IP242RS

Kilverstone Road

IP241NE

Harefield Road

IP242FH

Clyde Drive

IP242RL

Farm Gate Cottages

IP265DY

West Tofts Road

IP270QB

Hockwold Road

IP270RQ

Castle Close

IP270TS

Forest

IP270RN

Oliver Court

IP242FN

Swale View

IP242SP

Arlington Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.