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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bacton Population
2,358
Population density
84 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.83(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.79(-41%)
Public order
5.94(+14%)
Other theft
2.54(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,278
96.53%
Other White
32
1.36%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
10
0.42%
Other
9
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.3%
Total population: 2,360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
620
54.58%
Owns with a mortgage
213
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
164
14.44%
Other social rented
73
6.43%
Other forms of private rent
40
3.52%
Total households: 1,136

Property prices in Bacton

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 in Bacton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bacton 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 Bacton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£370,000
Semi-Detached8£204,000
Terraced2£171,250

10 years median price trend in Bacton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bacton.

Data Sources

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