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Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

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About

The Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton ward encompasses a rural area of coastal Suffolk. It includes several villages set amidst farmland and heathland, with the A12 road providing a main transport route. The terrain features gentle valleys and low ridges, with parts of the ward falling within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The settlements are typically compact, centred around historic church buildings and village greens, with a mix of residential and agricultural land use.

The coastline here is characterised by shingle beaches and low cliffs, with the Benacre National Nature Reserve forming a significant stretch. This reserve contains a rare and dynamic landscape of coastal lagoons and freshwater pools behind the beach, which are continually reshaped by natural coastal processes. Inland, the area includes sections of the Minsmere level, historically reclaimed marshland now used for grazing. The ward's economy has traditional roots in agriculture, though tourism related to the natural environment is also present.

Area overview

On average Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton is £50,665 per year. There are 3 schools in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton is home to around 4,203 people, with a population density of about 32.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Population
4,203
Population density
32.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.79(-7%)
Burglary
10.47(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.23(-11%)
Other theft
8.09(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(+15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,993
95%
Other White
81
1.93%
Irish
28
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.33%
Total population: 4,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,194
32.58%
Level 3 (A level)
638
17.41%
No qualifications
634
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
505
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 3,665

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,007
52.18%
Owns with a mortgage
376
19.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
14.66%
Social rents from council
120
6.22%
Other social rented
71
3.68%
Total households: 1,930

Property prices in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £344,250 in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,361 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton 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 Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£497,500
Flats2£227,500
Semi-Detached18£286,250
Terraced6£266,000

10 years median price trend in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton.

Data Sources

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