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Mildenhall Great Heath

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About

Mildenhall Great Heath ward encompasses a mix of residential streets, industrial estates, and open heathland on the eastern edge of Mildenhall. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing developments and modern commercial units, serving the local population. It functions as a key logistical and employment zone for the town, with significant road infrastructure facilitating distribution and light industry.

The ward's defining natural feature is the remnant lowland heath habitat, which provides a distinct contrast to the built environment. This open space is used for informal recreation and supports specific flora and fauna. The landscape is generally flat, typical of the Breckland region, with underlying sandy soils influencing its historical land use and ecology.

Area overview

On average Mildenhall Great Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mildenhall Great Heath is £50,249 per year. There are 2 schools in Mildenhall Great Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mildenhall Great Heath is home to around 3,433 people, with a population density of about 3,831.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mildenhall Great Heath Population
3,433
Population density
3,831.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.71(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.97(+227%)
Other theft
9.61(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.45(-27%)
Public order
7.28(+40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,755
80.25%
Other White
390
11.36%
Other
45
1.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
34
0.99%
White and Black African (mixed)
29
0.84%
Total population: 3,433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
726
27.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
504
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
446
16.64%
Level 3 (A level)
388
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
375
13.99%
Total 16+ residents: 2,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
343
24.36%
Owns with a mortgage
339
24.08%
Other social rented
306
21.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
17.05%
Social rents from council
135
9.59%
Total households: 1,408

Property prices in Mildenhall Great Heath

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Mildenhall Great Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mildenhall Great Heath 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 Mildenhall Great Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£292,500
Flats1£138,000
Semi-Detached14£235,000
Terraced14£187,000

10 years median price trend in Mildenhall Great Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.

Data Sources

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