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About

Mendlesham ward covers a primarily rural expanse in central Mid Suffolk. The landscape is characterised by working farmland, interspersed with small woodland patches and scattered residential hamlets. The area's settlement pattern is focused on the village of Mendlesham itself, which serves as a local hub. The ward's boundaries encompass the surrounding agricultural land and the smaller community of Mendlesham Street.

The ward's history is visibly connected to the land, with agriculture remaining a key part of its identity. A specific local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church, known for its rare and well-preserved 15th-century angel roof. Traffic primarily follows the B1077 road, which runs through the area, connecting it to nearby towns while the overall environment remains quiet and agricultural in nature.

Area overview

On average Mendlesham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mendlesham is £57,656 per year. There are 3 schools in Mendlesham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mendlesham is home to around 2,970 people, with a population density of about 65.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mendlesham Population
2,970
Population density
65.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.72(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.44(+63%)
Other theft
6.73(+21%)
Public order
4.38(-16%)
Burglary
4.38(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,854
96.13%
Other White
42
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.51%
Irish
14
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.34%
Total population: 2,969

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
805
32.2%
Level 3 (A level)
437
17.48%
No qualifications
413
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
390
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
255
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 2,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
611
48.19%
Owns with a mortgage
373
29.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
112
8.83%
Social rents from council
92
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.84%
Total households: 1,268

Property prices in Mendlesham

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Mendlesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £897,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mendlesham 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 Mendlesham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£467,500
Semi-Detached5£275,000
Terraced6£230,000

10 years median price trend in Mendlesham

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

All postcodes in Mendlesham

IP145RH

Mill Terrace

IP145TG

Potter's Lane

IP145NE

Norwich Road

IP145RS

Hobbies Lane

IP145SF

Church Road

IP145PJ

Church Street

IP145TN

Middy Close

IP145PA

The Street

IP145QE

Mendlesham

IP145SJ

Meadway

IP237JW

Fen View

IP145TD

Wash Lane

IP145XB

Hakluyt Close

IP237LU

Hall Road

IP145TX

Mendlesham

IP145RP

The Green

IP237JH

Stanwell Green

IP237JP

Mill Lane

IP145PE

The Street

IP145PH

Church Street

IP145RX

Front Street

IP145SE

Ducksen Road

IP237JU

Rishangles Road

IP145SB

Horsefair Close

IP145TL

Glebe Way

IP145TZ

Glebe Way

IP145NQ

Norwich Road

IP145NN

Knaves Green

IP145QL

Church Street

IP145SG

Brockford Road

IP237QB

Dublin Road

IP237JY

Bedingfield Road

IP145PD

The Street

IP145RN

Forge Cottages

IP145RY

Front Street

IP145SX

Potter's Lane

IP145TP

Braybrooke Close

IP237JN

The Street

IP237LX

High Street

IP145PW

Hall Lane

IP145SR

Cotton Road

IP145RL

Tan Office

IP145TS

The Sidings

IP145DG

The Green

IP145PR

Green Lane

IP145SP

Hobbies Lane

IP145TH

Ducksen Road

IP145PB

Griffin Lane

IP145RD

Cay Hill

IP145SD

Ducksen Road

IP145QQ

Wetherup Street

IP145SS

Chantry Corner Cottage

IP237JS

Rishangles Road

IP237LP

Eye Road

IP145NS

Norwich Road

IP145TA

Mill Road

IP237JQ

Kerrison Gardens

IP145QD

Broad Green

IP145SY

Hobbies Lane

IP145LY

Norwich Road

IP145RG

The Green

IP237GB

Soers Close

IP145TQ

St Marys Gardens

IP145NU

Mendlesham Road

IP145PZ

Blacksmiths Green

IP145RT

Old Station Road

IP237LR

Hestley Green

IP145NJ

Childer Road

IP145QB

White Horse Corner

IP145TB

The Green

IP145TR

Lawton Road

IP145QG

Wetherup Street

IP145SA

Old Market Street

IP145TY

Old Orchard

IP145RE

The Green

IP145TF

Lambert's Lane

IP237NA

High Street

IP145QY

All Saints Close

IP145RJ

Ivy Cottage

IP145TW

Freelands

IP144RJ

Lambert's Lane

IP145TT

Cuttings Close

IP145XA

Constable Close

IP237JG

Stoke Road

IP145PQ

Church Street

IP237LB

Mendlesham

IP145TE

Oak Farm Lane

IP145UQ

Schools Close

IP237JL

Stanwell Green

IP237JR

The Street

IP145SQ

Chapel Road

IP145NH

Norwich Road

IP145PN

Hockey Hill

IP145RU

Old Station Road

IP145PY

Blacksmiths Green

IP145RQ

The Green

IP145PS

Dale Hill

IP145QF

Wetherup Street

IP145RF

Riverside Cottage

IP145NF

Town Lane

Data Sources

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