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About

Briston ward covers a rural area of central North Norfolk, featuring a mix of farmland, woodland, and the headwaters of several small rivers that feed into the River Bure. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling fields and scattered small villages, with agriculture being a dominant feature of the local economy. The ward includes the larger village of Briston itself, which acts as a local service centre with essential amenities for the surrounding parishes.

The ward's settlements, including Melton Constable and Saxthorpe, are connected by a network of narrow, often hedge-lined lanes. A notable feature is the former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway line, whose trackbed now forms part of the regional footpath network, offering quiet walking routes through the countryside. Community life often focuses on village halls and local pubs, reflecting the area's agricultural character.

Area overview

On average Briston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Briston is £48,111 per year. There are 1 schools in Briston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Briston is home to around 2,547 people, with a population density of about 212.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Briston Population
2,547
Population density
212.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.1(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.32(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-39%)
Other theft
2.36(-58%)
Public order
1.57(-70%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,417
94.93%
Irish
38
1.49%
Other White
36
1.41%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
15
0.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
0.39%
Total population: 2,546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
533
25%
No qualifications
488
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
338
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
328
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
235
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 2,132

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
502
43.39%
Owns with a mortgage
298
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
14%
Other social rented
136
11.75%
Other forms of private rent
27
2.33%
Total households: 1,157

Property prices in Briston

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 in Briston area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Briston 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 Briston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£400,000
Semi-Detached5£274,000
Terraced6£177,750

10 years median price trend in Briston

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

All postcodes in Briston

NR242JE

Mill Road

NR242DH

Fakenham Road

NR242JQ

High Road

NR242HZ

Providence Place

NR242LJ

Reepham Road

NR242SJ

Bellview Close

NR242DJ

Meadow Lane

NR242NR

Barwick Close

NR242JA

Norwich Road

NR242HR

Horseshoe Common

NR242JL

Reepham Road

NR242ND

Hewitts Close

NR242LE

Church Street

NR242DW

Hillside

NR242NA

Barwick Close

NR242JN

Reepham Road

NR242PS

Stone Beck Lane

NR242NB

Old Post Road

NR242DL

Fakenham Road

NR242DN

Fakenham Road

NR242HN

Church Street

NR242JG

Mill Lane

NR242LB

Long Yard

NR242HP

Holt Road

NR242JB

Tithe Barn Lane

NR242LS

Craymere Road

NR242NZ

Hall Lane

NR242PP

Bakery Close

NR242BE

Workhouse Lane

NR242HX

Edgefield Road

NR242LD

Gloucester Place

NR242HU

Edgefield Road

NR242DU

Burston Close

NR242HH

Fakenham Road

NR242JS

Bure Road

NR242LF

Church Lane

NR242SG

Bridge Close

NR242LG

Hall Street

NR242HT

Norwich Road

NR242LR

Craymere Road

NR242HY

West End

NR242BB

Norwich Road

NR242SH

Jewel Close

NR242GA

Railway Close

NR242LU

Ridlands Road

NR242SF

Garden Close

NR242JR

Plumb's Close

NR242LT

Hastings Court

NR242HL

Fakenham Road

NR242SA

Hollow Tree Way

NR242SL

Vincent Close

NR242JJ

Hellpit Lane

NR242LX

Ridland's Road

NR242HA

Granary Close

NR242LZ

Thornton Close

NR242JF

Mill Road

NR242LY

Grange Close

NR242AD

The Lanes

NR242HS

Norwich Road

NR242SD

Southgate Way

NR242LQ

Hall Street

NR242HJ

Fakenham Road

NR242SB

Old School Road

NR242PW

Chequers Close

NR242LA

All Saints Close

NR242DS

Grove Lane

NR242JX

The Lane

NR242LL

Thurning Mill Lane

NR242SN

Nancarrow Drive

NR242JH

Hellpit Lane

NR242JW

Thurning Road

NR242HG

Fakenham Road

NR242JZ

The Loke

NR242HF

Fakenham Road

NR242JU

Baldwins Close

NR242JD

Tithe Barn Lane

NR242LH

Stone Road

NR242SE

Wellington Road

NR242JY

Woodfield

NR242BD

Hellpit Lane

NR242HQ

Fakenham Road

NR242JT

Orchard Close

NR242HE

Oaklands

NR242HW

Church Street

NR242EZ

Woodland Lane

Data Sources

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