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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 5 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
45
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
23.97(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-29%)
Public order
4.2(-18%)
Burglary
3.89(+40%)
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

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £364K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Ditchingham & Earsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£337,500£328
Semi-Detached18£275,000£310
Terraced11£210,000£282
Flats4£162,500£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ditchingham & Earsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£134,000£217,500£165,000
2017£357,500£176,000£227,000£193,500
2018£290,000£161,250£225,500£167,500
2019£350,000£145,000£222,250£178,000
2020£330,000£159,000£245,000£185,500
2021£355,000£178,750£255,000£205,500
2022£475,000£189,000£305,000£205,000
2023£417,500£175,000£271,500£228,750
2024£351,500£170,000£243,000£232,500
2025£360,000£225,000£297,500£208,500
2026£321,250£160,000£275,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£254£265£180
2017£240£219£224£227
2018£266£248£235£248
2019£256£254£261£244
2020£261£224£271£241
2021£294£262£275£256
2022£323£261£288£247
2023£333£307£316£307
2024£332£232£296£297
2025£324£196£313£298
2026£328£261£314£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ditchingham & Earsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ditchingham & Earsham in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ditchingham & Earsham

Is Ditchingham & Earsham safe?

Ditchingham & Earsham records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ditchingham & Earsham?

The median sale price in Ditchingham & Earsham is £275,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ditchingham & Earsham?

Ditchingham & Earsham has 5 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ditchingham & Earsham?

Ditchingham & Earsham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ditchingham & Earsham sits around rank 15,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ditchingham & Earsham?

The average household income in Ditchingham & Earsham is around £50,709 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ditchingham & Earsham?

Ditchingham & Earsham is represented by 2 elected councillors: Brendon Bernard (Liberal Democrats) and Christopher John Brown (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Ditchingham & Earsham

NR352HB

Lockhart Road

IP200AL

Middle Road

IP200AY

Darrow Green Road

NR352LD

Rectory Lane

NR352PR

Chapel Meadow

NR352LB

Norwich Road

NR352UB

The Sidings

NR352DA

Crow Hill

IP200DG

Springfield Terrace

NR352LT

The Woodyard Square

NR352JT

Belseybridge Road

IP200AB

Denton Low Road

NR340LS

Kells Walk

NR352AB

Hall Road

NR352TD

Elms Close

NR352AT

Upgate Street

IP200AS

Pockthorpe Lane

IP200DR

Three Acre Row

IP200AA

Round House Hill

NR352SQ

Thwaite Road

NR352HP

Old Bungay Road

NR340LR

Kells Acre

NR352QH

Thwaite Road

NR352QA

Dull's Road

NR352TT

Station Road

NR352PH

Yarmouth Road

NR352TJ

Church Road

IP200AF

Burntoak Lane

NR352PZ

Church Road

NR340LN

The Street

NR352EB

Bungay Road

IP200DH

Vinegar Lane

NR352TY

The Street

NR352RN

Willow Lane

NR340LY

Big Row

NR352SD

Old Railway Road

NR340HW

Locks Lane

NR340LZ

Little Row

IP200BW

School Road

NR352PA

Yarmouth Road

NR352NN

Hilary Terrace

NR352QY

Loddon Road

NR352NQ

Hempnall Road

NR340HS

Station Road

NR352HS

Dulls Road

NR352LP

Norwich Road

NR352LY

Sunnyside

NR352DH

Lang Gate Way

NR352EL

Home Farm Road

NR340LW

Farthing Green

NR352AU

Denton Road

NR352NE

Shotesham Road

NR352DS

Jenkinsons Pightle

NR340LU

Kells Way

NR352RB

Black Horse Lane

NR352EW

Station Road

NR352PX

Mill Lane

NR352TR

Dukesway

NR352TN

Valley Close

IP200AX

Manor Farm Road

NR352LX

Florence Way

NR352AH

Middle Road

NR352QT

Lower Wells Close

NR352LH

Low Road

NR352NA

Church Road

NR352JR

Norwich Road

IP200DP

The Street

NR352AR

Denton Road

NR352QQ

Clark Road

NR352DW

Free Lane

NR352BS

Church Road

NR352LG

Seething Road

NR352DQ

Sexton Road

NR352JL

Norwich Road

NR352NF

Springwood Lane

NR352AW

Private Road

IP200AU

Paynes Hill

NR352BF

Granary Close

NR352RE

Rider Haggard Way

NR340LP

Heath Road

NR352AG

Old Harleston Road

NR352AX

Topcroft Road

NR352PW

Mill Road

NR352QR

Thwaite Road

NR352QG

Longrigg Road

NR352QN

Loddon Road

IP200BF

Ditchingham & Earsham

NR352PS

Mill Road

NR352RJ

Loddon Road

NR352DJ

Pound Lane

NR352AN

Denton Road

NR352HH

Church Road

NR352ND

Shotesham Road

IP200DN

The Street

NR352AP

Denton Road

NR352DN

Pound Lane

IP200BS

Tunbeck Road

IP200AZ

Broad Road

NR352SU

Milestone Lane

NR352TW

Waveney Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.