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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

IP122JR

The Common

IP122UW

Chestnut Close

IP122NJ

Burnt Lane

IP122TJ

Spencer Road

IP122EG

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122UJ

Wood Close

IP122HZ

The Fields

IP122GL

Crooked Creek Road

IP122DJ

Newlands

IP122AB

Mill Broadway

IP122BF

Library Mews

IP122LF

Market Hill

IP122DA

Blaxhall Church Road

IP122RW

Friday Street

IP122DP

Stone Common

IP122ER

Tunstall Road

IP122BD

Gorse Lane

IP122EY

High Street

IP122AR

Hospital Road

IP122BE

School Road

IP122NA

Mallets Lane

IP171SW

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122TZ

Base Business Park

IP122UR

Hazel Close

IP122TA

Redwald Road

IP122DF

Station Road

IP122JP

Orford Road

IP122JL

Snape Road

IP122ND

Castle Terrace

IP122TP

Suffolk Drive

IP122FG

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122TH

St Gregorys Close

IP122LZ

Pump Street

IP122HF

Sandy Lane

IP122EE

Langham Road

IP122JW

Orford Road

IP122NE

Castle Hill

IP122HJ

Ashe Road

IP122UD

Abbey Close

IP122UG

Park Close

IP122GJ

Acer Road

IP122FB

Chantry Meadow

IP122FE

Mill Close

IP122QJ

Brundish Lane

IP122JT

Mill Lane

IP122DN

Church Road

IP122NW

High Street

IP122HH

Orford Road

IP122FN

Halifax Drive

IP122DH

Church Road

IP122DB

Ashe Road

IP122HX

Peacocks Pyghtle

IP122LY

Castle Lane

IP171SP

Snape Bridge

IP122JE

Woodbridge Road

IP122TB

Redwald Road

IP122DR

Stone Common

IP122GN

Sapling Close

IP122TD

Thellusson Road

IP122QZ

Rendlesham & Orford

IP123PR

Padley Water

IP122HD

Ferry Lane

IP122AF

Newton Broadway

IP122GF

Sycamore Drive

IP122RJ

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122BW

Crag Farm Road

IP122DW

Church Road

IP122FH

Lancaster Lane

IP122AX

Blacklands Lane

IP122DZ

School Road

IP122GQ

Forest Court

IP122GD

Pine Close

IP122AE

Rendlesham & Orford

IP123PJ

Fenn Row

IP122JZ

Snape Road

IP122GU

Harvey Way

IP122FL

Grace Avenue

IP122LN

Front Street

IP122UN

Cedar Road

IP122EJ

The Heath

IP122RG

Rendlesham & Orford

IP122GE

Willow Way

IP171SS

Snape Bridge

IP122AG

The Broom

IP122BT

Raydon Lane

IP122AP

Hospital Road

IP122EB

Old Post Office Lane

IP122BS

Ferry Road

IP122LX

Mundays Lane

IP122TN

Suffolk Drive

IP123PT

Pedlars Lane

IP122AT

Snape Road

IP122JB

Ashe Road

IP122HQ

Heath Cottages

IP122JD

Hocket Crescent

IP123PY

Orford Road

IP122HR

Green Man Place

IP122RE

Ash Road

IP122NP

Nightingale Piece

IP122LT

Ipswich Road

Data Sources

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