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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

IP145PX

Pitmans Corner

IP145RW

Mill Terrace

IP237EB

Thwaite Road

IP237LA

Eye Road

IP237LW

Pond Farm

IP145NX

Nursery Gardens

IP145RR

Hobbies Lane

IP145NW

Norwich Road

IP145QA

Pages Green

IP145NL

Shrublands Cottages

IP237LT

Hestley Green

IP145PP

Church Street

IP145PT

Dale Hill

IP145SL

Chapel Road

IP145ST

Hobbies Lane

IP237LS

Baker's Lane

IP145LZ

Norwich Road

IP145RB

Old Station Road

IP145PL

Hockey Hill

IP145SN

Chapel Road

IP145RZ

Old Market Street

IP237LN

Eye Road

IP145NP

Norwich Road

IP237JF

Clint Road

IP237JX

Eye Road

IP145QJ

Station Road

IP145SU

Hoggars Road

IP237JZ

Eye Road

IP145SZ

Hobbies Lane

IP145QH

Park Green

IP145SH

Mayfield Way

IP145SW

Chapel Road

IP145NR

The Green

IP145PU

Violet Hill

IP145ND

Norwich Road

IP145RA

Hoggars Road

IP237JJ

Thwaite Road

IP145TJ

Ducksen Road

IP237JT

The Street

IP145XT

Ribbons Close

Data Sources

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