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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 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
50
Deprivation level
6/10
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(-23%)
Other theft
7.62(+37%)
Public order
4.16(-20%)
Burglary
3.12(+12%)
Other crime
3.12(+56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,637
91.37%
Other White
140
4.85%
Other
17
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 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
Detached21£375,000
Semi-Detached13£255,000
Terraced6£216,250

10 years median price trend in Methwold

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

All postcodes in Methwold

IP264RQ

Brook Lane

IP265NS

Methwold

IP264FD

Hythe Views Close

IP264QX

Severalls Road

IP264NZ

Lancaster Close

IP264RJ

Brandon Road

IP264NW

Cowlishaws Terrace

IP265LL

School Lane

IP264EP

Southery Road

IP264RN

Mundford Road

IP264RB

Main Road

IP264RH

Brandon Road

IP265LY

Church Lane

IP264QS

Meadow View Drive

IP264QE

Trent Vc Close

IP265LT

Thetford Road

IP265NP

Thetford Road

PE339TS

River View Moorings

PE339SB

Stone Drove

IP265LJ

Methwold Road

IP265LP

Thetford Road

PE339TG

Church Lane

Data Sources

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