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Rendlesham & Orford

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About

Rendlesham & Orford ward encompasses a distinct area of coastal Suffolk, characterised by its mixture of forest and estuary landscapes. The ward includes the modern village of Rendlesham, set within the large expanse of Rendlesham Forest, known for its network of walking and cycling trails. To the east lies the historic village of Orford, situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the River Ore. This geography creates a quiet, rural environment with a focus on outdoor recreation and local heritage.

The area is defined by the shifting shingle spit of Orford Ness, a long nature reserve managed by the National Trust, which is reached by a short ferry crossing from Orford quay. Inland, the landscape is largely agricultural, dotted with farms and smaller hamlets. The ward's settlements are separate but linked, with local life revolving around the forest, the river, and the small businesses serving the resident communities.

Area overview

On average Rendlesham & Orford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rendlesham & Orford is £58,278 per year. There are 2 schools in Rendlesham & Orford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rendlesham & Orford is home to around 4,947 people, with a population density of about 53.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rendlesham & Orford Population
4,947
Population density
53 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.41(-38%)
Other crime
10.11(+416%)
Burglary
6.06(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,605
93.09%
Other White
152
3.07%
African
37
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.53%
Other Asian
19
0.38%
Total population: 4,947

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,406
35.04%
Level 3 (A level)
753
18.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
593
14.78%
No qualifications
554
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 4,013

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
763
36.02%
Owns with a mortgage
716
33.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
18.32%
Other social rented
160
7.55%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.69%
Total households: 2,118

Property prices in Rendlesham & Orford

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Rendlesham & Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rendlesham & Orford 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£415,000
Flats10£140,000
Semi-Detached21£310,000
Terraced16£246,250

10 years median price trend in Rendlesham & Orford

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

All postcodes in Rendlesham & Orford

IP122GS

Ashton Close

IP122AA

Ipswich Road

IP122RD

Ash Road

IP122ES

Church Lane

IP122NN

Rectory Road

IP122LL

Church Street

IP122JA

Orford Road

IP122DG

Station Road

IP122AD

Sudbourne Road

IP122GW

Garden Square

IP122UF

Fountain Road

IP122DQ

Station Road

IP122TY

Barons Meadow

IP122RL

Hollesley Road

IP123PG

Thompson Drive

IP122AW

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122UT

Wacker Field Road

IP122LW

Front Street

IP122HN

School Hill

IP122EF

Langham Road

IP122EW

The Close

IP122DX

High Terrace

IP122GA

Acer Road

IP123PN

Rendlesham & Orford

IP171SR

Snape Bridge

IP171FB

The Courtyard

IP122LS

Town Farm Estate

IP122US

Rendlesham & Orford

IP123PS

Long Row

IP122LJ

Market Hill

IP122JJ

Tunstall Green

IP122GZ

Mayhew Road

IP122RA

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122LQ

Market Hill

IP122HG

Peace Palace Gardens

IP122LA

Snape Road

IP122UQ

Spring Close

IP123PF

Woodbridge Road

IP122NB

Crown Lane

IP122JQ

School Road

IP122BX

Gedgrave Road

IP122EN

Iken Cliff

IP122TW

Thompson Drive

IP122FD

Tidy Road

IP122EH

Snape Road

IP122NY

Daphne Road

IP122AU

Bullace Lane

IP122UP

Elm Close

IP122DU

Beversham Road

IP122HE

Sandy Lane

IP123PQ

Thompson Drive

IP122HW

Chapelfield

IP122TX

Forest Gardens

IP122AJ

Sudbourne Park

IP122GG

Walnut Tree Avenue

IP122JU

The Common

IP122EU

Sandy Lane

IP122DS

Stone Common

IP171ST

Snape Bridge

IP122LH

Market Hill

IP122GT

Mayhew Road

IP122GH

Maple Close

IP122TG

Sparrows Croft Road

IP122JX

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122BU

Gedgrave Road

IP122LR

Toller Close

IP122SS

Potkins Lane

IP122DL

Tudor Cottages

IP122JF

School Road

IP123PX

Brick Kiln

IP122JY

Snape Road

IP122AN

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122AS

Hospital Road

IP122JS

Mill Lane

IP122TQ

Jays Croft Road

IP122DT

Rectory Road

IP130BP

Hoo Lane

IP122AL

Clock Walk

IP122AY

Orford Road

IP122DY

Ship Cottages

IP122BA

Snape Road

IP122NR

Ferry Road

IP122GY

Aspen Court

IP122LU

School Lane

IP122UE

Beck Close

IP122NL

Castle View

IP122GB

Magnolia Drive

IP122AZ

Hyde Park Corner

IP122NQ

Broad Street

IP122EL

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122SZ

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122LG

Bakers Lane

IP122JN

Orford Road

IP122BL

High House Farm Road

IP122DE

Old Barn Cottages

IP122AH

Bay Tree Court

IP122HA

Captains Wood

IP122UA

Avocet Mews

IP122SF

Church Lane

IP122EA

Heath Walk

Data Sources

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