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Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Rendlesham

A snapshot of life in Rendlesham, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Rendlesham is a village in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 3,185. The average house price is £282,210 and the overall crime rate is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rendlesham ranks

Population

3,185

Avg House Price

£282,210

Crime Rate

61.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

228 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,350

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rendlesham's detached homes (£405,187) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£137,545).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rendlesham prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£203,597 → £282,210).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£405,187	£390,000	16
Semi-Detached	£279,792	£262,500	12
Terraced	£253,906	£255,000	16
Flat	£137,545	£140,000	11

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rendlesham is 61.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rendlesham: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Rendlesham Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Rendlesham averages 228 Mbps — 128% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rendlesham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	60.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,314

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,185
Median Age	49.6
Median Household Income	£29,350
Employment Rate	51.5%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rendlesham?

The average house price in Rendlesham is £282,210 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rendlesham?

The most affordable entry point in Rendlesham is a flat, with an average price of £137,545.

Is Rendlesham a safe place to live?

Rendlesham has a recorded crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Rendlesham?

Rendlesham has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Rendlesham?

Average broadband download speeds in Rendlesham are around 228 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Rendlesham?

Rendlesham is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 3,185.

Most compared with

How does Rendlesham stack up against its neighbours?

Claydon

Rendlesham

House price: £293,864 · £282,210
Crime rate: N/A · 61.5
Distance: 13.0 mi

Felixstowe

Rendlesham

House price: £332,094 · £282,210
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.5
Distance: 11.9 mi

Framlingham

Rendlesham

House price: £360,596 · £282,210
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.5
Distance: 7.2 mi

Harwich

Rendlesham

House price: £250,032 · £282,210
Crime rate: 79.1 · 61.5
Distance: 14.8 mi

Ipswich

Rendlesham

House price: £312,422 · £282,210
Crime rate: 88.2 · 61.5
Distance: 12.2 mi

Kesgrave

Rendlesham

House price: £350,354 · £282,210
Crime rate: 61 · 61.5
Distance: 8.9 mi

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