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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 73 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
73
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(+23%)
Burglary
8.08(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+17%)
Other theft
6.73(+23%)
Public order
4.38(-14%)
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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £273,750 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
Detached17£420,000
Semi-Detached9£265,000
Terraced8£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

IP145NL

Shrublands Cottages

IP237JS

Rishangles Road

IP237JU

Rishangles Road

IP145NQ

Norwich Road

IP145QE

Mendlesham

IP145TY

Old Orchard

IP237JP

Mill Lane

IP145QQ

Wetherup Street

IP145RA

Hoggars Road

IP145NF

Town Lane

IP145RR

Hobbies Lane

IP145NP

Norwich Road

IP237NA

High Street

IP145SJ

Meadway

IP145RU

Old Station Road

IP145QF

Wetherup Street

IP145PW

Hall Lane

IP237JZ

Eye Road

IP237JQ

Kerrison Gardens

IP145SB

Horsefair Close

IP145PJ

Church Street

IP237JR

The Street

IP237LX

High Street

IP237LW

Pond Farm

IP145PP

Church Street

IP145SG

Brockford Road

IP145XA

Constable Close

IP237GB

Soers Close

IP145TN

Middy Close

IP145RZ

Old Market Street

IP237LR

Hestley Green

IP145PD

The Street

IP237JH

Stanwell Green

IP145QG

Wetherup Street

IP145SH

Mayfield Way

IP145PU

Violet Hill

IP145TQ

St Marys Gardens

IP237EB

Thwaite Road

IP145SE

Ducksen Road

IP237LT

Hestley Green

Data Sources

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