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Mendlesham

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About

Mendlesham ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering the village of Mendlesham and surrounding rural areas. The area is known for its historic buildings, including the 15th-century St Mary’s Church and Mendlesham Windmill, a restored post mill. The village has a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments, with local amenities such as a primary school, village hall, and a few small businesses.

The ward is predominantly agricultural, with farmland and open countryside shaping the landscape. Public transport links are limited, reflecting its rural character. Community events, including an annual carnival, play a role in local life. The area offers a quiet, residential setting while remaining within reach of larger towns like Stowmarket and Diss.

Area overview

On average Mendlesham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 of residents in Mendlesham is £45,961 per year. There are 3 schools in Mendlesham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mendlesham Population
2,970
Population density
65.4 per km²

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

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 £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
Detached21£420,000
Semi-Detached6£312,500
Terraced7£222,000

10 years median price trend in Mendlesham

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

All postcodes in Mendlesham

IP145QF

Debenham, Stonham & Coddenham

IP145RW

The Green

IP237EB

Deadman's Lane

IP237LA

Eye Road

IP145NX

Debenham, Stonham & Coddenham

IP145RR

Hobbies Lane

IP237LW

The Street

IP145NL

Debenham, Stonham & Coddenham

IP145NW

Norwich Road

IP145QA

High Lane

IP237LT

Baker's Lane

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

IP145QJ

Station Road

IP145SU

Hoggars Road

IP237JF

Castle Hill

IP237JX

Dublin Road

IP237JZ

Bedingfield Road

IP145QH

Station Road

IP145SH

Chapel Road

IP145SW

Chapel Road

IP145SZ

Hobbies Lane

IP145ND

New Road

IP145NR

The Green

IP145PU

Baker's Lane

IP145RA

Hoggars Road

IP145RH

The Green

IP237JJ

Deadman's Lane

IP145TJ

Ducksen Road

IP145XT

Norwich Road

IP237JT

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.