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About

Dersingham ward encompasses the village of Dersingham and its surrounding rural area on the eastern edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape transitions from the wooded slopes of the Sandringham Estate to the open grazing marshes and creeks that fringe The Wash. This geography supports a mix of agriculture, local commerce, and residential life, with the village centre providing essential services for the community.

The area is intrinsically linked to the managed pine woodlands and heathland of the Royal Sandringham Estate, which shapes much of the local environment and footpath network. A notable local feature is the historic St Nicholas Church, with its distinctive round tower, situated near the conservation area. The ward's character is defined by this blend of coastal plain, forest, and a settlement that has evolved from its traditional industries.

Area overview

On average Dersingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dersingham is £45,139 per year. There are 3 schools in Dersingham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dersingham is home to around 6,026 people, with a population density of about 99.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dersingham Population
6,026
Population density
99.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.41(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-30%)
Public order
4.98(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-30%)
Other theft
3.98(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,828
96.7%
Other White
78
1.29%
Irish
34
0.56%
Other Asian
19
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.23%
Total population: 6,027

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,240
23.63%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,189
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
809
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
789
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,508
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
557
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
15.7%
Other social rented
211
7.33%
Other forms of private rent
119
4.13%
Total households: 2,879

Property prices in Dersingham

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 in Dersingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dersingham 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 Dersingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£340,000
Flats4£182,500
Semi-Detached28£240,000
Terraced6£210,000

10 years median price trend in Dersingham

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

All postcodes in Dersingham

PE316LJ

Senters Road

PE316SR

St Thomass Lane

PE316WJ

Philip Nurse Road

PE316YW

Manor Road

PE356EP

Hillington Road

PE316HJ

Hunstanton Road

PE316PX

Pansey Drive

PE316QG

Hawthorn Drive

PE316JN

Prince Charles Close

PE316YG

Balmoral Close

PE316QH

Onedin Close

PE316RN

King's Avenue

PE316YF

Holyrood Drive

PE316AN

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE316HS

Post Office Road

PE316LS

Ling House Road

PE316LD

Manor Road

PE316YU

Alexandra Close

PE356EJ

Folly Hill

PE316HT

Fern Hill

PE316JP

Centre Vale

PE316NY

Ingoldale

PE356EN

The Royal Estate

PE316AP

Church Road

PE316NU

Coaly Lane

PE316TR

Davy Field

PE316UP

Robert Balding Road

PE316SL

King's Avenue

PE316UA

Pakenham Drive

PE316AS

Mill Road

PE316WA

Church Crofts

PE316ES

Dersingham

PE316HX

Sugar Lane

PE316LE

Manorside

PE316PP

Station Road

PE316QL

Clayton Close

PE316WG

Kerrich Close

PE316YT

Stratford Close

PE316HL

White Horse Drive

PE316HF

Rectory Road

PE316JT

Old Hall Drive

PE316AY

Hillington Road

PE316PB

Manor Close

PE316YY

Burma Close

PE316JZ

Lynn Road

PE316WT

Thomas Drew Close

PE316HB

Church Road

PE316JU

Chestnut Close

PE316NG

Lynn Road

PE316TE

Davy Field

PE316GZ

Church Lane

PE316HN

Gelham Manor

PE316JJ

Edinburgh Way

PE316HY

Mill Road

PE316LU

Orchard Close

PE316NW

The Drift

PE316RT

Anmer Road

PE316PR

Station Road

PE316RR

Ling House Road

PE316RX

Shernborne Road

PE316LY

Saxon Way

PE316PQ

Grovelands

PE316PS

Valley Rise

PE316PW

Chapel Road

PE316SS

Chalk Pit Road

PE316YA

Jubilee Drive

PE316YR

Viceroy Close

PE316RG

Hunstanton Road

PE316LR

Admiral's Drive

PE316LZ

Long Row

PE316XZ

Earl Close

PE316HP

Post Office Road

PE316JW

Prince Andrew Drive

PE316US

Reynolds Way

PE316YX

Gelham Court

PE316EL

School Lane

PE316JE

West Road

PE316NN

Sandy Lane

PE316PH

Sugar Lane

PE316SP

Brenda Collison Close

PE316HG

Jack Ransome Close

PE316YS

Broadlands Close

PE356EQ

Folly Hill

PE316UY

James Jackson Road

PE316GU

Post Office Road

PE316NJ

Sandy Way

PE316NF

Hunstanton Road

PE316UU

Reynolds Way

PE356EF

King's Avenue

PE316NS

Lynn Road

PE316PL

Chapel Road

PE316YB

Silver Drive

PE316JA

Shernborne Road

PE316JB

Church Lane

PE316LQ

Heath Road

PE316UR

Robert Balding Road

PE316JQ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

PE316NR

The Drift

PE316WL

Dersingham

Data Sources

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