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Bacton

About

Bacton ward encompasses a stretch of the North Norfolk coastline centred around the village of Bacton itself. The area is dominated by the large Bacton Gas Terminal, a major industrial facility that processes natural gas from the North Sea. This infrastructure defines much of the immediate landscape and local economy. Inland, the terrain consists of flat, open agricultural land typical of the region, with fields and drainage channels.

The coastal section features sandy beaches and eroding cliffs, with the villages of Bacton and Paston directly on the shore. The historic Paston Church, known as the 'sailor's church', stands perilously close to the cliff edge due to coastal erosion. The ward is a functional mix of industry, residential areas, and farmland, with a quieter character compared to more tourist-focused settlements further along the coast.

Area overview

On average Bacton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bacton is £44,831 per year. There are 1 schools in Bacton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bacton is home to around 2,358 people, with a population density of about 84.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bacton Population

2,358

Population density

84 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.71(+29%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.63(+20%)

Public order

6.36(+24%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.36(-45%)

Other theft

2.97(-46%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,278

96.53%

Other White

1.36%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.42%

Other

0.38%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.3%

Total population: 2,360

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

523

25.19%

No qualifications

443

21.34%

Level 3 (A level)

337

16.23%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

304

14.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

263

12.67%

Total 16+ residents: 2,076

Housing

Owns outright

620

54.58%

Owns with a mortgage

213

18.75%

Private landlord or letting agency

164

14.44%

Other social rented

6.43%

Other forms of private rent

3.52%

Total households: 1,136

Property prices in Bacton

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bacton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£355,000	£117,400	£302,500	£509,000	£775,000
Semi-Detached	10	£175,000	£125,150	£149,750	£224,125	£381,250
Terraced	2	£171,250	£140,875	£154,375	£188,125	£201,625

10 years median price trend in Bacton

All postcodes in Bacton

NR120NZ

Spindrift

NR289SR

The Green

NR120AA

Coast Road

NR289QQ

Bacton Road

NR120JE

Bacton Road

NR289SZ

The Green

NR120LZ

Poplar Drive

NR120JD

Paston Road

NR120NB

The Walkway

NR120HX

Anne Stannard Way

NR120JA

Paston Road

NR120NP

Ostend Road

NR120PD

Coast Road

NR120PF

Reed Way

NR289NZ

Heath Road

NR120NU

Bacton

NR120LY

Meadow View

NR289TG

Stow Hill

NR120EZ

Coast Road

NR120ND

Coast Road

NR289NP

Holehouse Road

NR120JH

Coast Road

NR120RD

North Walsham Road

NR120NJ

Ostend Place

NR120PA

Old Lane

NR289SX

The Street

NR120LJ

Bloodslat Lane

NR289GA

Happisburgh Road

NR289TY

Mill Common Road

NR120JP

Church Road

NR120PG

Ostend Road

NR289TS

Well Street

NR289TH

Bears Road

NR289TL

Highbanks

NR280SQ

Paston Road

NR120HH

Sea View Estate

NR120LF

Pollard Street

NR120HJ

Bromholme Close

NR289AH

Mill Common Road

NR120LB

Pollard Street

NR289SN

Bacton Road

NR120PE

Coast Road

NR289TB

Vicarage Road

NR120AP

Coast Road

NR120PH

Beaucourt Place

NR289SS

Hennesseys Loke

NR120JU

Church Road

NR120HP

Newlands Estate

NR120EL

Abbey Court

NR289UB

The Loke

NR289NR

North Walsham Road

NR289SP

Bacton Road

NR289AD

Mundesley Road

NR120HN

Mill Lane

NR289ZZ

Stable Lane

NR120NQ

Coast Road

NR120NR

Walcott Green

NR120FA

Gooch Close

NR120LG

North Walsham Road

NR289UG

Old Hall Road

NR289TX

Mill Common Road

NR289TA

Paston Road

NR120LU

St Helens Road

NR120NG

Coast Road

NR289SL

North Walsham Road

NR120ER

Russell Cottages

NR289SU

The Street

NR120JT

Church Road

NR289TJ

Church Lane

NR120LS

Walcott Road

NR120ES

Coast Road

NR120NX

Walcott Green

NR120HL

Watch House Lane

NR120LN

North Walsham Road

NR120NW

Ostend Road

NR120JQ

St Andrews Close

NR289QH

Old Hall Road

NR120NF

Archibald Road

NR120HA

Abbey Street

NR289UE

Wood Cottages

NR289UJ

Green Farm Drive

NR289BF

Stonebridge Road

NR289QG

North Walsham Road

NR289UF

Briar Lane

NR120HG

Priory Close

NR120EU

Coast Road

NR120LX

Helena Road

NR289TW

Bacton Villas

NR289NX

Nash's Lane

NR120LP

Eden Close

NR289SJ

Mill Road

NR118BT

Paston Road

NR120JW

Church Road

NR289NJ

Ebridge Lane

NR289NS

The Street

NR120EY

Walcott Road

NR289NY

Heath Road

NR120EW

Coast Road

NR120JB

Paston Road

NR289ST

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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