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About

Methwold ward encompasses a large rural area in the far south of the borough. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land, with the village of Methwold at its centre. The ward borders the county of Suffolk to the south and includes the smaller settlements of Methwold Hythe and Foulden.

The area lies within the Breckland region, characterised by sandy soil and forestry plantations. A network of quiet lanes connects the farms and communities. The River Wissey forms part of the western boundary, influencing the local drainage and land use patterns.

Area overview

On average Methwold has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Methwold is £49,253 per year. There are 4 schools in Methwold: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Methwold is home to around 2,887 people, with a population density of about 41.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Methwold Population
2,887
Population density
41.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.9(-24%)
Other theft
5.89(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-40%)
Public order
3.81(-26%)
Other crime
3.46(+77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,637
91.37%
Other White
140
4.85%
Other
17
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.52%
Total population: 2,886

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
600
25.05%
No qualifications
553
23.09%
Level 3 (A level)
406
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
369
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
253
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 2,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
508
42.02%
Owns with a mortgage
361
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
15.14%
Other social rented
89
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
40
3.31%
Total households: 1,209

Property prices in Methwold

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £348,750 in Methwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,900 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Methwold 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 Methwold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£395,000
Semi-Detached7£267,500
Terraced3£245,000

10 years median price trend in Methwold

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

All postcodes in Methwold

IP264QW

Methwold Road

IP265LG

West End

IP265LQ

Thetford Road

IP264QS

Meadow View Drive

IP264RQ

Brook Lane

PE339TE

Whittington Hill

IP264QZ

Stoke Road

IP264QL

Constable Place

IP265LH

Pinfold Lane

PE339TQ

Norman Drive

PE339TS

River View Moorings

IP264RF

The Avenue

IP264NW

Cowlishaws Terrace

IP264PX

Hythe Road

PE339TT

Meadow Gardens

IP264RD

Scotts Lane

IP264PJ

Thornham Road

IP264RU

De Playz Close

IP264QN

New Road

IP265LE

West End

IP264NT

High Street

IP264PF

Northwold Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.