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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 average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Mildenhall Great Heath is £206,250 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £241,250. There are 2 schools in Mildenhall Great Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
109
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
64.96(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+88%)
Other theft
8.16(+49%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.86(-32%)
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

Median price: £206,250
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 28
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £241K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £206,250 (about £232 per square foot) in Mildenhall Great Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£347,500£224
Semi-Detached7£235,000£283
Terraced18£197,500£227
Flats1£122,500£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mildenhall Great Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£200,000£133,750
2017£268,000£167,000£154,000
2018£330,000£190,000£160,000
2019£295,000£173,500£166,000
2020£233,000£190,000£165,000
2021£334,000£240,000£172,250
2022£412,000£254,000£185,000
2023£423,750£269,500£194,250
2024£480,000£244,000£180,000
2025£265,000£235,000£184,000
2026£347,500£218,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£201£167
2017£224£245£172
2018£225£272£180
2019£181£201£187
2020£235£259£175
2021£256£243£202
2022£256£270£210
2023£245£244£199
2024£231£234£213
2025£320£257£209
2026£224£265£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mildenhall Great Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mildenhall Great Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mildenhall Great Heath ward.

Local councillors

Dickie Alecock

Mildenhall Great Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Mildenhall Great Heath

Is Mildenhall Great Heath safe?

Mildenhall Great Heath records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mildenhall Great Heath?

The median sale price in Mildenhall Great Heath is £206,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mildenhall Great Heath?

Mildenhall Great Heath has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Mildenhall Great Heath?

Mildenhall Great Heath scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mildenhall Great Heath sits around rank 11,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mildenhall Great Heath?

The average household income in Mildenhall Great Heath is around £50,249 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mildenhall Great Heath?

Mildenhall Great Heath is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dickie Alecock (Independent).