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About

Brancaster ward encompasses a stretch of the north Norfolk coastline, including the villages of Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. The area is characterised by salt marshes, tidal creeks, and wide beaches, with the expansive Brancaster Bay. The harbour at Brancaster Staithe is a working centre for fishing and sailing, with boatyards and moorings lining the channels. The landscape is largely defined by the sea and the protected environment of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Inland, the ward contains agricultural land and the historic Burnham Deepdale area. The ancient Peddars Way long-distance path runs through here, following the line of a Roman road. The distinctive ruins of a Roman fort, known as Branodunum, are located near the coast, a reminder of the area's long history. Economic activity is closely tied to tourism, coastal industries, and farming, with a focus on the natural assets of the shoreline and its habitats.

Area overview

On average Brancaster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brancaster is £45,871 per year. There are 1 schools in Brancaster: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brancaster is home to around 2,131 people, with a population density of about 33.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brancaster Population
2,131
Population density
33.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.65(-35%)
Burglary
8.92(+221%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.45(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.1(-47%)
Other theft
6.1(+12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,065
97.04%
Other White
20
0.94%
Irish
12
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.28%
Chinese
5
0.23%
Total population: 2,128

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
653
33.42%
No qualifications
374
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
283
14.48%
Level 3 (A level)
276
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 1,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
616
55.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
15.99%
Owns with a mortgage
153
13.82%
Other social rented
92
8.31%
Other forms of private rent
40
3.61%
Total households: 1,107

Property prices in Brancaster

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £608,750 in Brancaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brancaster 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 Brancaster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£720,000
Flats3£292,500
Semi-Detached2£642,500
Terraced8£480,000

10 years median price trend in Brancaster

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

All postcodes in Brancaster

PE318GG

Main Road

PE366NL

Staithe Lane

PE318XE

Old Roman Walk

PE318AY

Choseley Road

PE366LF

Westgate

PE318FN

Powells Yard

PE366JY

Sandy Lane

PE318EE

Dalegate Road

PE318AJ

Saw Mill Road

PE366ED

Coach House Mews

PE318DZ

Saxon Field

PE318BZ

Brancaster

PE366NY

Folgate Close

PE366NB

Hall Lane

PE366HX

Old Hunstanton Road

PE366LD

Peddars Way

PE365NZ

Downs Road

PE366LR

Thornham Road

PE318BN

Orchard Close

PE318FU

Brancaster

PE318DF

School Pastures

PE318DE

Brancaster

PE318BG

Links Court

PE366LS

Thornham Road

PE318AD

Marshside

PE365JY

Jacobs Yard

PE366NQ

Council Houses

PE366NJ

Church Street

PE366NT

Priory Court

PE318BX

Main Road

PE365JP

Peddars Way North

PE366LU

West End Cottages

PE365LQ

Docking Road

PE318BQ

Town Farm Close

PE318DT

Council Houses

PE318FD

Common Lane

PE318BD

Brancaster

PE318AS

London Street

PE366HR

Howards Close

PE365JU

High Street

PE366LP

Aslack Way

PE366NH

The Green

PE318BH

Hempland Close

PE366QA

Cliff Farm Barns

PE318AR

London Street

PE366JN

Sea Lane

PE366HL

Kelsey Close

PE366LX

High Street

PE366JW

Wodehouse Road

PE365JN

Brancaster

PE318FW

Sawyers Yard

PE318DB

Green Common Lane

PE366JE

Waterworks Road

PE318FH

The Drove

PE318BW

Marsh Lane

PE366JX

Erpingham Court

PE318XA

Roman Way

PE366LG

Beach Road

PE366LH

Kirkgate

PE365JX

Chapel Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.