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Mundford, Weeting & Forest

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About

The Mundford, Weeting & Forest area encompasses a distinct part of the Breckland landscape, characterised by open heathland, pine plantations, and scattered villages. The terrain is largely defined by sandy, acidic soils that historically supported a unique sheep-grazing economy. Settlements like Mundford and Weeting are functional centres with local services, situated within a wider, sparsely populated rural environment dominated by forestry and agriculture. The area's history is closely tied to this managed landscape.

A significant feature is the presence of the Stanford Battle Area, a large military training ground that shapes the local geography and limits public access to certain zones. This has inadvertently preserved areas of the rare Breckland heath ecosystem. The nearby Weeting Heath National Nature Reserve offers a view into this environment, known for its stone-curlews and ancient flint workings. The overall impression is one of a quiet, working landscape where human activity and conservation intersect across a historic heath.

Area overview

On average Mundford, Weeting & Forest has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mundford, Weeting & Forest is £51,254 per year. There are 3 schools in Mundford, Weeting & Forest: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mundford, Weeting & Forest is home to around 6,878 people, with a population density of about 25.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mundford, Weeting & Forest Population
6,878
Population density
25.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.52(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.36(-62%)
Other theft
3.2(-42%)
Public order
2.62(-50%)
Burglary
2.47(-11%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,337
92.16%
Other White
305
4.44%
Irish
36
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.51%
Other
29
0.42%
Total population: 6,876

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,367
23.52%
No qualifications
1,344
23.12%
Level 3 (A level)
980
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
875
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,813

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,359
44.67%
Owns with a mortgage
831
27.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
13.28%
Other social rented
290
9.53%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.93%
Total households: 3,042

Property prices in Mundford, Weeting & Forest

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £267,498 in Mundford, Weeting & Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mundford, Weeting & Forest 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 Mundford, Weeting & Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£320,000
Flats2£133,331
Semi-Detached26£215,500
Terraced9£187,500

10 years median price trend in Mundford, Weeting & Forest

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mundford, Weeting & Forest.

All postcodes in Mundford, Weeting & Forest

PE378AH

Bedingfeld

IP265AE

Brandon Road

PE378BJ

Church Walk

IP241UT

Heathlands Drive

IP242FQ

Cedar Road

IP256NF

Pilgrims Way

IP265BQ

Ashill

IP265BU

Brandon Road

IP265JP

Bedingfeld

IP270PT

Brandon Road

IP270PX

Rectory Lane

IP270QA

South Park

IP270QE

Hockwold Road

PE378AG

Bedingfeld

PE378BG

Old Hall Lane

IP242GP

Square Rigger Way

IP265HU

Bedingfeld

IP270RA

Forest

PE339BS

The Street

PE378AW

Swaffham Road

IP265JL

The Row

IP265HR

Swaffham Road

IP265JY

Tithe Barn Close

IP241LL

Hillrise Cottages

IP242FY

Armstrong Way

IP265JH

Cranwich Road

IP270QD

Park View

IP270QZ

St Edmund Road

IP242GS

Ocean Way

IP270QP

Saxon Place

PE378BP

Brandon Road

PE378DR

Houghton Lane

IP256NT

Fairstead Lane

IP265EB

West Hall Drive

IP265EF

Brecklands

IP265JD

Cherry Tree Close

IP270RG

Castle Close

IP265AJ

School Road

IP265DD

Forest

IP265DW

St Leonards Street

IP265EJ

West Tofts Road

IP270FD

Hockwold Road

IP270QJ

All Saints

PE339BU

Three Tuns

PE378BQ

Nar Valley

PE378FE

St Johns Lane

IP241NQ

Lawson Road

IP242FE

Clifton Drive

IP256YQ

Caudle Hill

IP265DX

Lawrence Close

IP265EP

West Tofts Road

IP265JT

Saxon Walk

IP270TP

Santon Field Barn

IP241LW

Church Avenue

IP265BG

Walnut Drive

IP265HJ

Malsters Close

IP270GE

Vale Court

IP270PU

Peppers Close

PE378AP

Pine Avenue

PE378LH

Swaffham Road

IP265HT

The Cottages

IP270PL

Mundford Road

PE378BW

Bedingfeld

IP242FD

Victory Way

IP265EL

West Tofts Road

IP265HN

Lynford Road

PE339BT

St Georges Terrace

PE339BW

Chalk Row

PE339QD

Eastmoor Close

IP242FF

Clifton Drive

IP265EU

Brandon Road

IP270FE

Forest

IP270PY

Glebe Road

IP242FJ

Josiah Drive

IP242GD

Marina Close

IP256LZ

The Arms

IP265AT

Bedingfeld

IP265DZ

Wissey View

IP265JR

Methwold Road

IP242RG

Charlock Road

IP256LS

Brandon Road

IP265AQ

Bedingfeld

IP270GD

Montagu Drive

PE378AN

Pine Avenue

IP265JG

Ashburton Road

IP270TT

Forest

PE378DY

Westview

IP265JB

Duvernay Croft

IP270QY

St Edmund Road

PE339GL

Gooderstone Road

PE339PX

Eastmoor Road

PE378GZ

Beachamwell Road

PE378BN

Bedingfeld

IP241LJ

Croxton Road

IP256DY

The Buttlands

IP265AF

Beckett End

IP265DR

West Hall Road

IP265HY

Hawthorn Drive

IP270QR

Pilgrims Way

PE339BL

Chalk Row Lane

Data Sources

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