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Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

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About

Rendlesham is dominated by Rendlesham Forest, a large expanse of managed woodland with trails and clearings. The area is closely associated with a well-known reported UFO incident from 1980, which continues to draw interest. The nearby riverside villages are small and quiet, with a focus on the surrounding natural landscape.

To the east, the settlements of Orford and Hollesley sit near the Suffolk coast. Orford is a historic village centred around its medieval castle and working quay on the River Ore. Hollesley is primarily agricultural, known for its large prison and proximity to shingle beaches like Shingle Street, a remote and often stark stretch of shoreline.

Area overview

On average Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is £58,278 per year. There are 6 schools in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is home to around 11,157 people, with a population density of about 53.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley Population
11,157
Population density
53.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.73(-60%)
Other crime
5.02(+156%)
Burglary
3.14(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.96(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.69(-77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,093
90.46%
Other White
291
2.61%
African
99
0.89%
Other Asian
78
0.7%
Caribbean
75
0.67%
Total population: 11,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,056
32.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,780
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,436
15.4%
No qualifications
1,344
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
886
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,761
40.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,222
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
687
15.87%
Other social rented
352
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
248
5.73%
Total households: 4,328

Property prices in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £442K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £281 per square foot) in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£438,500£315
Semi-Detached48£308,000£262
Terraced23£240,000£257
Flats7£140,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£147,500£215,000£235,000
2017£342,500£128,500£225,000£218,000
2018£363,000£136,500£245,000£206,000
2019£350,000£138,000£242,500£246,000
2020£383,500£162,500£240,000£235,000
2021£405,500£148,000£275,000£265,000
2022£450,000£170,000£290,625£295,000
2023£455,000£161,500£280,000£230,000
2024£425,000£140,000£282,500£250,000
2025£430,000£140,000£280,000£240,000
2026£462,500£297,500£308,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£223£191£232
2017£226£155£197£223
2018£266£197£224£280
2019£263£196£247£265
2020£277£216£243£331
2021£287£223£258£231
2022£298£227£283£344
2023£360£211£268£267
2024£343£225£263£310
2025£320£260£269£271
2026£288£368£251£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

Is Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley safe?

Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley?

The median sale price in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is £312,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley?

Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley has 6 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley?

Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley sits around rank 18,016 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 Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley?

The average household income in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is around £58,278 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

IP122EJ

The Heath

IP122AX

Blacklands Lane

IP171ST

Snape Bridge

IP123NA

Poplar Farm Cottages

IP122LH

Market Hill

IP122RA

Rendlesham & Orford

IP123BU

Beach Lane

IP122PZ

School Lane

IP122JQ

School Road

IP123DD

Cavell Close

IP123LL

Mill Lane

IP122QG

The Street

IP123BZ

Watson Way

IP122HA

Captains Wood

IP122QX

The Street

IP122BT

Raydon Lane

IP123BD

Deben

IP122HB

Lamberts Lane

IP122FB

Chantry Meadow

IP122DZ

School Road

IP123BS

The Knoll

IP122QS

Church Lane

IP122UD

Abbey Close

IP122LZ

Pump Street

IP122DT

Rectory Road

IP122DB

Ashe Road

IP123PN

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122AE

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122TP

Suffolk Drive

IP123TN

Easton Road

IP122SN

Duck Lane

IP130QG

Marlesford Road

IP122TA

Redwald Road

IP122LJ

Market Hill

IP130TH

Little Horsey Park

IP122NB

Crown Lane

IP123PP

Orford Road

IP122RP

Hollesley Road

IP122QF

Low Road

IP123QN

Willoughby Rise

IP122TG

Sparrows Croft Road

IP122JT

Mill Lane

IP123PT

Pedlars Lane

IP123TZ

Mear Close

IP123AA

Dock Road

IP123DS

The Pastures

IP122TW

Thompson Drive

IP123JD

Deben

IP122QD

Ufford Road

IP122SB

Sheepdrift Road

IP123EJ

Main Road

IP122UE

Beck Close

IP130PG

Mill Lane

IP123TU

Thorn Walk

IP122LR

Toller Close

IP122PR

Sandy Lane

IP123AR

School Road

IP122FP

Deben

IP123EU

New Houses

IP122LF

Market Hill

IP122NP

Nightingale Piece

IP122GB

Magnolia Drive

IP123QE

Deben

IP123JY

Oak Hill

IP122NA

Mallets Lane

IP122AW

Rendlesham & Orford

IP123PD

The Street

IP122NJ

Burnt Lane

IP122UT

Wacker Field Road

IP123AQ

Ramsholt Road

IP122UF

Fountain Road

IP123SF

Shannon Heights

IP123AS

Ferry Road

IP171FB

The Courtyard

IP123ES

Woodbridge Road

IP122PT

Orford Road

IP122QE

Ufford Road

IP123AN

Red House Farm Lane

IP123FD

Methersgate Hall Drive

IP122JD

Hocket Crescent

IP123HG

Church Lane

IP130QE

Ivy Lodge Road

IP122EH

Snape Road

IP122BQ

Ferry Road

IP123RG

School Lane

IP122AF

Newton Broadway

IP130PP

Hembling Terrace

IP123QP

Moorlands

IP123DP

The Walks

IP123ND

Bussock Lane

IP123PZ

Mill Lane

IP123FF

Manor Farm Gardens

IP123NP

The Clumps

IP122DR

Stone Common

IP123AT

Ferry Road

IP122UR

Hazel Close

IP122GF

Sycamore Drive

IP122DJ

Newlands

IP123HD

Hollesley Road

IP122EU

Sandy Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.