Postcode IP26 5EX is located in a rural town, within the Bedingfeld ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mundford, Weeting & Forest area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mundford, Weeting & Forest is £51,254 per year. The nearest station is Brandon, about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mundford, Weeting & Forest has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Mundford, Weeting & Forest has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mundford, Weeting & Forest is £51,254 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP26 5EX.
Mundford, Weeting & Forest near IP26 5EX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brandon located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Bedingfeld area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £637,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £239,000 | £276 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £320,000 | £168,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £207,500 | £172,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £220,000 | £161,000 |
| 2019 | £241,125 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £250,000 | £151,500 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £240,000 | £183,500 |
| 2022 | £387,500 | £242,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £437,500 | £223,500 | £217,500 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £207,125 | £193,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £250,000 | — |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £230,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £214 | £189 |
| 2017 | £216 | £213 | £193 |
| 2018 | £228 | £209 | £189 |
| 2019 | £237 | £230 | £247 |
| 2020 | £239 | £228 | £188 |
| 2021 | £245 | £249 | £258 |
| 2022 | £289 | £269 | £267 |
| 2023 | £268 | £271 | £242 |
| 2024 | £274 | £231 | £274 |
| 2025 | £263 | £258 | — |
| 2026 | £293 | £297 | — |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP26 5EX.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP26 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | St Leonards Street, Thetford, IP26 5HG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Glen Lyon Stores | St Leonards Street, Breckland, IP26 5WY | Walking directions to Glen Lyon Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP26 5EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Hussey
Bedingfeld - Elected 27 Feb 2025
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP26 5EX records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around IP26 5EX in Mundford, Weeting & Forest is £260,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to IP26 5EX, including Mundford Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP26 5EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP26 5EX is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Scott Hussey (Reform UK).
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.