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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

IP265DA

Swaffham Road

IP265EY

Nazer Close

IP270GA

Villiers Way

IP256LY

Ashill

IP256NG

Threxton Road Industrial Estate

IP265BN

Westgate Street

IP270GB

Wentworth Close

IP270RP

Dewarrene Drive

PE339QB

Swaffham Road

PE378AT

Shouldham Lane

IP270RL

Angerstein Close

IP265AN

Walnut Close

IP265HW

Lynford Road

IP270QQ

Park View

IP256NL

The Street

PE339BN

Chalk Road

PE339GN

Partridge Court

PE378BE

Murgot's Lane

PE378BU

All Saints Way

IP256NB

Tottington Road

IP265AP

Bedingfeld

IP265ES

Nursery Cottage

IP270XP

The Terrace

PE339DB

East End

PE378BX

Swaffham Road

IP256NJ

Priory Drove

IP270PW

Fengate Drove

PE339BZ

Church View

IP256NE

Fairstead Lane

IP265HS

Green Lane

PE339XA

St Johns Close

PE378DU

Ashill

PE378BL

Bedingfeld

IP265EN

West Tofts Road

IP265EX

Green Acre Close

IP242FR

Dryfield Close

IP270QH

All Saints

IP241SS

Earl Warren

IP256LX

Ashill

IP265EG

Brecklands

IP265HX

Swaffham Road

IP270PS

Fairfax Drive

IP265EE

Fir Close

IP265WY

St Leonards Street

IP270QU

Cromwell Road

IP270TR

Harling Drove Bungalows

IP241LT

The Street

IP256LU

Brandon Road

IP265AG

Highmoor Drove

IP265JE

Ascot Drive

IP265JS

Bracken Rise

IP270QN

Hereward Way

PE378AS

Drymere

IP265AZ

Jenson Close

PE378AL

Bedingfeld

IP241LP

High Tree Close

IP242GH

Forest

IP265BZ

High Ash

IP265EH

Swaffham Road

IP270PF

Victor Charles Close

IP270PP

Rectory Gardens

PE339BY

Clarkes Lane

PE339DD

Gooderstone Road

IP265DP

St Leonards Street

IP265EQ

Cranwich Road

PE339PU

Eastmoor Road

IP241NE

Harefield Road

IP242FH

Clyde Drive

IP265HF

The Grove

PE378AU

Nar Valley

IP256ND

Watton Road

IP265AS

Cold Harbour

IP265DY

West Tofts Road

IP265HG

St Leonards Street

PE378HN

Brandon Road

IP265JN

Cranwich Road

IP270QB

Hockwold Road

IP270RQ

Castle Close

IP270TS

Forest

PE339BJ

Saw Mill Cottages

IP256NH

St Michaels Crescent

IP256NP

Chalk Hill

IP265DU

Adeane Meadow

IP270RN

Oliver Court

PE378BB

The Green

IP242FN

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Data Sources

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