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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.

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.