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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
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
14.25(-54%)
Other crime
4.21(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-45%)
Other theft
2.87(-48%)
Burglary
2.6(-6%)
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

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley 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 Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£445,000
Flats8£140,000
Semi-Detached40£297,500
Terraced26£250,000

10 years median price trend in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley.

All postcodes in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley

IP122JA

Orford Road

IP122JR

The Common

IP122LX

Mundays Lane

IP122RA

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122RN

Hollesley Road

IP122RU

Hollesley Road

IP122SP

Cracks Lane

IP122TY

Barons Meadow

IP123AY

Ferry Road

IP123FF

Manor Farm Gardens

IP123LU

Rock Barracks

IP130PS

Ashe Row

IP122JF

School Road

IP122TG

Sparrows Croft Road

IP123BD

Deben

IP123ET

The Street

IP123JJ

Methersgate Hall Drive

IP123PZ

Mill Lane

IP130PW

Mill Lane

IP122QU

The Street

IP123HT

Deben

IP171SW

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122RT

Sandy Lane

IP123LJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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