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About

Bedingfeld ward is a rural area in the Breckland district of Norfolk. It encompasses the villages of North Pickenham and South Pickenham, along with surrounding farmland. The landscape is characterised by open arable fields and scattered woodland, typical of the Breckland region. The River Wissey flows through the western part of the ward. Economic activity is primarily based on agriculture and some light industry.

The historic Church of St. Mary in North Pickenham is a notable local landmark. The area is crossed by the ancient Peddars Way long-distance footpath, which follows the route of a Roman road. This path provides a direct link through the countryside, offering views over the surrounding farmland. Community life centres on the villages, with local facilities serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Bedingfeld has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedingfeld is £51,254 per year. There are 2 schools in Bedingfeld: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bedingfeld is home to around 3,223 people, with a population density of about 34.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedingfeld Population
3,223
Population density
34.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.86(-66%)
Other theft
4.34(-21%)
Vehicle crime
3.72(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.1(-73%)
Burglary
2.17(-22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,004
93.15%
Other White
125
3.88%
Irish
23
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.31%
Total population: 3,225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
654
23.96%
No qualifications
610
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
487
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
409
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
318
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 2,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
640
45.55%
Owns with a mortgage
382
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
13.31%
Other social rented
121
8.61%
Other forms of private rent
44
3.13%
Total households: 1,405

Property prices in Bedingfeld

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Bedingfeld area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bedingfeld 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 Bedingfeld over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached15£248,000
Detached24£305,000

10 years median price trend in Bedingfeld

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

All postcodes in Bedingfeld

IP265ED

Cranwich Road

IP265JB

Duvernay Croft

PE378BP

Brandon Road

IP265EG

Brecklands

PE339XA

St Johns Close

IP265HR

Swaffham Road

PE339BL

Chalk Row Lane

PE339QB

Swaffham Road

IP265AZ

Jenson Close

IP265DA

Swaffham Road

PE339PX

Eastmoor Road

PE378AH

Bedingfeld

IP265HS

Green Lane

Data Sources

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