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Ditchingham & Earsham

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About

Ditchingham & Earsham ward encompasses a rural area of South Norfolk characterised by farmland, the River Waveney, and scattered settlements. The landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows defining the scenery. The ward includes the distinct villages of Ditchingham and Earsham, along with the smaller hamlet of Broome. The presence of the river and the historic Broome Heath, with its extensive walking trails, provides a focus for local recreation and natural interest.

The area is connected to the market town of Bungay by the A143 road, which runs along the ward's edge. Ditchingham is notably home to the All Hallows Hospital, a significant local institution. Earsham is known for its medieval church and the Otter Trust, a conservation centre that has since relocated, leaving a legacy of wetland habitats. The overall atmosphere is quiet and residential, with a mix of older properties and newer developments serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Ditchingham & Earsham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ditchingham & Earsham is £50,709 per year. There are 6 schools in Ditchingham & Earsham: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ditchingham & Earsham is home to around 6,424 people, with a population density of about 76.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ditchingham & Earsham Population
6,424
Population density
76.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.51(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-47%)
Other theft
4.2(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-37%)
Public order
3.89(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,130
95.42%
Other White
122
1.9%
Irish
37
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,630
29.29%
No qualifications
1,063
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
958
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
796
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,565

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,354
48.13%
Owns with a mortgage
748
26.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
309
10.98%
Other social rented
247
8.78%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.63%
Total households: 2,813

Property prices in Ditchingham & Earsham

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Ditchingham & Earsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ditchingham & Earsham 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 Ditchingham & Earsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£351,750
Flats2£270,000
Semi-Detached11£335,000
Terraced15£205,000

10 years median price trend in Ditchingham & Earsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham.

All postcodes in Ditchingham & Earsham

NR352PS

Mill Road

NR352SU

Milestone Lane

NR352PR

Chapel Meadow

IP200BY

Denton Road

NR340HW

Locks Lane

NR352BS

Church Road

NR352DY

Bakers Lane

NR352QU

Hollow Hill Road

NR352TT

Station Road

IP200AA

Round House Hill

IP200DR

Three Acre Row

NR352DA

Crow Hill

NR352JL

Norwich Road

NR352QT

Lower Wells Close

NR352RF

Waveney Road

NR352SL

Rutter Close

NR340LW

Farthing Green

NR352AB

Hall Road

NR352HB

Lockhart Road

NR352HL

School Road

NR352TQ

Church Road

NR340HS

Station Road

NR352AG

Old Harleston Road

NR352AQ

Middle Road

NR352JN

Norwich Road

IP200DF

The Street

NR340HG

Bungay Road

NR352LF

Church Road

NR352LQ

Smiths Knoll

NR352NH

Highfields

NR352TZ

The Street

NR352QD

Nursery Place

NR352QL

Station Road

IP200AE

Trunch Hill

IP200AF

Burntoak Lane

IP200BE

Chapelfield

NR352DH

Lang Gate Way

NR352RW

Sun Road

NR352RZ

Baldrys Walk

NR352HE

Yarmouth Road

NR352DJ

Pound Lane

NR352EQ

Toad Lane

NR352EW

Station Road

NR352LJ

Old Forge Close

NR352NR

Mill Gardens

NR352QY

Loddon Road

NR352EE

Bungay Road

NR352PQ

Wardley Hill Road

NR352RD

Green Lane

IP200AW

Pockthorpe Lane

NR352AW

Private Road

NR352PH

Yarmouth Road

NR352AR

Denton Road

NR352ER

Geldeston Road

NR352JR

Norwich Road

NR352JT

Belseybridge Road

NR352JW

Drapers Lane

NR352JU

Norwich Road

NR352NW

Hempnall Road

NR352PB

Yarmouth Road

NR352QG

Longrigg Road

NR352QJ

Millfield Close

NR352TL

Church Road

NR352TU

Marsh Lane

IP200BL

Low Ditch Road

IP200BT

Station Road

IP200DS

Mill Road

IP200BX

Low Road

NR352QX

Beevors Garden

IP200DA

Church Road

NR352AF

Old Harleston Road

NR352HQ

Yarmouth Road

NR352HX

Loddon Road

NR352QA

Dull's Road

NR352RA

Loddon Road

NR352PY

Mill Road

NR352TD

Elms Close

NR352TS

Station Road

NR340LP

Heath Road

NR352AX

Topcroft Road

NR352RB

Black Horse Lane

IP200AZ

Broad Road

IP200BZ

Low Road

NR352AD

Bath Hills Road

NR352ES

Braces Lane

NR352JH

Ditchingham Dam

NR352PP

Newgate

NR352QQ

Clark Road

NR352TW

Waveney Crescent

IP200AQ

Trunch Hill

NR352NL

Tensing Street

NR352EP

Mill Pool Lane

NR352LX

Florence Way

NR352AS

Green Lane

NR352DD

Hall Road

NR352DL

Fen Lane

NR352EN

Hall Road

NR352JF

Rider Haggard Way

NR352PJ

Wardley Hill Road

NR352UB

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Data Sources

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