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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 71 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

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Forest Population

3,148

Population density

22.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.13(-1%)

Burglary

7.62(+174%)

Vehicle crime

7.31(+66%)

Other theft

7.31(+34%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.31(-37%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,794

88.75%

Other White

207

6.58%

Other

0.64%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.54%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.54%

Total population: 3,148

Economics

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

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

5.6%

Total households: 1,394

Property prices in Forest

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,661 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£187,500	£100,662	£156,665	£198,750	£207,750
Detached	32	£325,250	£211,000	£270,000	£395,000	£569,950
Terraced	8	£230,000	£115,050	£176,375	£300,250	£358,550
Semi-Detached	17	£212,000	£165,500	£187,500	£229,000	£331,200

10 years median price trend in Forest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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