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Bircham with Rudhams

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About

Bircham with Rudhams ward encompasses several villages and extensive rural land in northwest Norfolk. The area is characterised by agricultural fields, scattered woodland, and a network of quiet country lanes. Settlements like Great Bircham and East Rudham serve as local hubs with essential services, while smaller hamlets and isolated farms dot the surrounding landscape. The local economy has long been connected to farming and land management.

The terrain is generally flat, open, and influenced by the proximity to the North Sea coast. A notable local landmark is the historic windmill at Great Bircham, which remains a prominent feature in the views across the farmland. The ward's population is distributed across its parishes, with a strong sense of community focused around village halls and local events. This is a predominantly working countryside area, with a settled residential character.

Area overview

On average Bircham with Rudhams has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bircham with Rudhams is £48,401 per year. There are 1 schools in Bircham with Rudhams: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bircham with Rudhams is home to around 2,562 people, with a population density of about 22.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bircham with Rudhams Population
2,562
Population density
22 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.2(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-19%)
Burglary
6.64(+139%)
Other theft
5.85(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,422
94.54%
Other White
62
2.42%
Irish
20
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.47%
Total population: 2,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
686
30.94%
No qualifications
427
19.26%
Level 3 (A level)
361
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
302
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
237
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 2,217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
547
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
241
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
173
14.72%
Other social rented
126
10.72%
Other forms of private rent
48
4.09%
Total households: 1,175

Property prices in Bircham with Rudhams

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Bircham with Rudhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,001,800.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bircham with Rudhams 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 Bircham with Rudhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£440,000
Flats1£153,500
Semi-Detached10£287,500
Terraced5£325,000

10 years median price trend in Bircham with Rudhams

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bircham with Rudhams.

Data Sources

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