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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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
31
Deprivation level
7/10
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
14.68(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.93(-66%)
Other theft
3.34(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.2(-27%)
Burglary
2.76(-1%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Mundford, Weeting & Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,661 up to £805,020.

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
Terraced10£198,750
Detached59£320,500
Flats4£187,500
Semi-Detached36£227,000

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

IP265JN

Cranwich Road

IP265DR

West Hall Road

PE378AY

Nar Valley

PE378BN

Bedingfeld

IP270QD

Park View

IP242FJ

Josiah Drive

IP265AU

Bedingfeld

IP241NQ

Lawson Road

PE378BJ

Church Walk

IP256NL

The Street

IP265AG

Highmoor Drove

PE378BA

Old Hall Lane

IP242FG

Tithe Way

IP265DB

Gravel Pit Lane

IP265JX

West Park Farm Close

IP265JH

Cranwich Road

IP265AL

Tallon End

IP256LX

Ashill

IP241NG

Melville Road

IP256YQ

Caudle Hill

IP265EG

Brecklands

PE378AT

Shouldham Lane

PE378BB

The Green

PE378AN

Pine Avenue

IP241SS

Earl Warren

IP270RL

Angerstein Close

IP270QW

Lynn Road

PE378BE

Murgot's Lane

IP242FQ

Cedar Road

IP270TS

Forest

IP242FZ

Hatchett Way

IP265HQ

Crown Road

IP270RN

Oliver Court

IP265DD

Forest

IP270TT

Forest

PE339GL

Gooderstone Road

IP242FT

Forest

IP256ND

Watton Road

IP242FR

Dryfield Close

PE339QB

Swaffham Road

PE378AL

Bedingfeld

IP242GP

Square Rigger Way

IP256NG

Threxton Road Industrial Estate

PE378HN

Brandon Road

PE378BT

All Saints Way

PE378LJ

West View

IP270QY

St Edmund Road

IP270PP

Rectory Gardens

IP265DS

The Lammas

IP265AZ

Jenson Close

IP256NR

Ashill

IP270PU

Peppers Close

IP265EY

Nazer Close

IP265AE

Brandon Road

IP265DW

St Leonards Street

IP265DN

Church Lane

IP270RA

Forest

IP242GG

Sovereign Way

IP265HU

Bedingfeld

IP265HS

Green Lane

PE378AS

Drymere

PE339BN

Chalk Road

PE378BQ

Nar Valley

IP270RG

Castle Close

IP270PH

Mundford Road

PE378BU

All Saints Way

IP270PF

Victor Charles Close

IP265BT

Cockley Cley Road

IP265HG

St Leonards Street

IP265JD

Cherry Tree Close

PE378BG

Old Hall Lane

IP241LT

The Street

IP256NF

Pilgrims Way

IP242GH

Forest

IP265ES

Nursery Cottage

IP242FL

Cole Court

IP265BX

Smugglers' Road

IP242RF

Norwich Road

IP270TP

Santon Field Barn

IP270XP

The Terrace

PE339QH

Oxborough Road

PE378AQ

Bedingfeld

IP270RQ

Castle Close

IP270RJ

Jubilee Close

IP270FE

Forest

PE339BZ

Church View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.