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About

Harleston ward encompasses the market town of Harleston itself along with several surrounding villages, including Redenhall, Wortwell, and Starston. The area is characterised by its agricultural landscape, with the River Waveney forming a natural boundary to the north. The local economy has traditional roots in farming and light industry, with the historic town centre serving as a commercial hub for the wider rural community.

The town's layout is defined by its broad main street, which hosts a weekly market. A distinctive feature is the number of independent, family-run shops and businesses that occupy many of the Georgian and Victorian buildings. This gives the centre a particular character distinct from larger commercial centres. The surrounding ward consists of farmland and smaller settlements connected by narrow country lanes.

Area overview

On average Harleston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harleston is £46,939 per year. There are 1 schools in Harleston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harleston is home to around 6,127 people, with a population density of about 275.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harleston Population
6,127
Population density
275.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.52(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.18(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.71(-10%)
Public order
3.43(-33%)
Burglary
3.26(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,850
95.51%
Other White
144
2.35%
Chinese
19
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.29%
Irish
16
0.26%
Total population: 6,125

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,203
23.53%
No qualifications
1,104
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
873
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,257
44.29%
Owns with a mortgage
671
23.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
13.5%
Other social rented
325
11.45%
Social rents from council
80
2.82%
Total households: 2,838

Property prices in Harleston

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Harleston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harleston 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 Harleston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£330,000
Flats8£136,500
Semi-Detached27£250,000
Terraced17£190,000

10 years median price trend in Harleston

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

All postcodes in Harleston

IP209QU

Mendham Low Road

IP209FE

Bullfinch Drive

IP209QW

Harleston

IP209BU

Malthouse Court

IP209HA

Harleston

IP209FB

Bullfinch Drive

IP209GD

Harvest Way

IP209DY

Willow Walk

IP209QE

Pilgrims Way

IP209DD

Wilderness Lane

IP209EX

Station Hill

IP209JJ

Pemberton Road

IP209BP

London Road

IP209EH

Speedwell Way

IP209LR

Dove Close

IP200HB

Windmill Road

IP200HE

The Packway

IP200HG

High Road

IP209QH

Tudor Rose Way

IP209HG

School Lane

IP209PQ

Low Road

IP200EL

High Road

IP200WD

The Thoroughfare

IP209LX

Green Dragon Lane

IP209ES

Station Road

IP209LA

Needham Road

IP209NY

Dicky Hill

IP209AL

Old Post Office Court

IP209FP

Wellington Avenue

IP209BN

London Road

IP209DS

Newlands Close

IP209LN

Burnthouse Lane

IP209ER

Redenhall Road

IP209QP

Church Lane

IP209HW

Bridge Close

IP200HP

Tunbeck Road

IP209JA

Candlers Lane

IP209FA

Kestrel Close

IP200AG

Willow Close

IP209JH

Shotford Road

IP209QR

Cook's Lane

IP200HJ

Low Road

IP209FR

Lancaster Crescent

IP209BH

London Road

IP209DA

Love Lane

IP209LH

Kiln Lane

IP209FQ

Lancaster Crescent

IP209HS

St Marys Close

IP209QS

Church Close

IP209DG

Lime Close

IP209LS

Badger Close

IP209ND

Starston Lane

IP209LB

High Road

IP209LD

Mill Lane

IP209HQ

Jays Green

IP209GA

Blackbird Way

IP209DT

Green Park

IP209FS

Beaufort Way

IP209YY

The Thoroughfare

IP209QJ

Burntoak Lane

IP209FD

Chaffinch Mews

IP209DZ

Pine Close

IP200EJ

Willow Close

IP209EF

Beck View

IP209JP

Elizabeth Walk

IP209AP

Allthorpe Road

IP200HQ

Wortwell By Pass

IP209BW

London Road

IP209GB

Barley Close

IP209HH

Jays Green

IP209EB

Mayflower Way

IP209PZ

Weavers Croft

IP209EP

Old Police Station Yard

IP209BJ

Smiths Court

IP209QB

Doune Way

IP209DU

Briar Road

IP209BX

Recreation Walk

IP209HL

Nelson Close

IP209EE

Constable Court

IP209HY

Howard Close

IP209GE

Harvest Way

IP209BS

Elizabeth Walk

IP209JT

The Common

IP209DW

Mendham Lane

IP209FN

Wellington Avenue

IP209LT

Carver Way

IP209AH

The Thoroughfare

Data Sources

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