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Blofield with South Walsham

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About

Blofield with South Walsham ward covers a largely rural expanse in the Broadland district. The area is characterised by agricultural land, scattered woodland, and several small villages and hamlets. The landscape is generally low-lying, with drainage channels and dykes common features. The settlements themselves are typically quiet, with a mix of historic buildings and modern housing.

A significant portion of the ward borders the northern reaches of the Norfolk Broads. The village of South Walsham sits directly adjacent to South Walsham Broad, a quiet waterway. This connection influences local life, with boating and wildlife observation being notable activities. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urban centres to the west.

Area overview

On average Blofield with South Walsham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blofield with South Walsham is £56,012 per year. There are 3 schools in Blofield with South Walsham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blofield with South Walsham is home to around 6,357 people, with a population density of about 123.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blofield with South Walsham Population
6,357
Population density
123.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.43(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.62(-69%)
Other theft
2.52(-54%)
Public order
2.2(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.2(-65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,982
94.13%
Other White
123
1.94%
Indian
42
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.5%
Other Asian
29
0.46%
Total population: 6,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,685
31.53%
Level 3 (A level)
918
17.18%
No qualifications
851
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,240
45.4%
Owns with a mortgage
837
30.65%
Other social rented
292
10.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
8.24%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.09%
Total households: 2,731

Property prices in Blofield with South Walsham

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £478K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Blofield with South Walsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blofield with South Walsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£435,000£311
Semi-Detached22£268,000£299
Terraced5£235,000£250
Flats2£225,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blofield with South Walsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blofield with South Walsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£210,000£168,250
2017£359,995£259,995£213,500
2018£362,500£275,000£246,500£200,000
2019£347,500£269,000£249,995£249,000
2020£335,000£184,995£275,000£242,498
2021£410,000£89,625£265,375£296,250
2022£423,827£235,000£292,500£325,000
2023£405,000£160,000£317,500£325,000
2024£425,000£85,500£283,000£240,000
2025£445,000£220,000£268,000£245,000
2026£416,250£297,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blofield with South Walsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blofield with South Walsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£227£236
2017£252£234£231
2018£261£125£266£267
2019£261£95£258£276
2020£276£268£252£293
2021£290£127£279£256
2022£329£270£320£280
2023£334£256£262£236
2024£320£130£310£259
2025£308£252£291£273
2026£326£304£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blofield with South Walsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blofield with South Walsham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.