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Breckland

About

Breckland is a local government district in Norfolk, part of the East of England. It covers a mix of rural landscapes, including farmland, heathland, and forests. The area is known for its distinctive Breckland ecology, with unique flora and fauna adapted to the sandy soil and dry conditions. Thetford Forest, one of the largest lowland pine forests in the UK, is a key feature of the region.

The district includes market towns like Dereham and Attleborough, which serve as hubs for local services and commerce. Breckland has historical significance, with sites such as Grime's Graves, a Neolithic flint mine, and the ruins of Thetford Priory. The area's economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and light industry, with good transport links to Norwich and Cambridge.

Area overview

On average Breckland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Breckland is £43,430 per year. There are 75 schools in Breckland: 58 primary (0 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Breckland Population

141,476

Population density

108.4 per km²

Demographics

British

125,516

88.72%

Other White

9,938

7.02%

Other

777

0.55%

Irish

654

0.46%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

598

0.42%

Total population: 141,477

Housing

Owns outright

24,126

39.97%

Owns with a mortgage

16,335

27.06%

Private landlord or letting agency

9,186

15.22%

Other social rented

6,854

11.36%

Other forms of private rent

1,744

2.89%

Total households: 60,358

Property prices in Breckland

Based on 1,974 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Breckland area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Breckland over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	975	£345,000	£215,000	£280,000	£432,250	£695,000
Flats	65	£122,000	£75,390	£100,000	£135,000	£162,400
Semi-Detached	533	£240,000	£152,000	£208,000	£275,000	£372,000
Terraced	401	£195,000	£110,000	£170,000	£221,000	£291,000

10 years median price trend in Breckland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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