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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

NR352AU

Denton Road

NR352LA

Earsham Road

NR352SD

Old Railway Road

IP200AJ

Middle Road

NR352JS

Belsey Bridge Road

NR352NQ

Hempnall Road

NR352PX

Mill Lane

IP200AB

Denton Low Road

NR352RS

Pirnhow Street

NR352BF

Granary Close

NR352HR

Brick Kiln Road

NR352JG

Falcon Lane

NR352PF

Yarmouth Road

NR352DS

Jenkinsons Pightle

NR352DX

Hollow Hill

NR352LN

Hempnall Road

NR352QZ

Hollow Hill Road

IP200BS

Tunbeck Road

NR352HT

Lugs Lane

NR352LR

Hempnall Road

NR352LS

Hempnall Road

NR352SX

The Green

IP200AL

Middle Road

NR352AL

Denton Road

NR352PU

Mill Close

NR352EZ

Mill Road

IP200AD

Danacre Road

IP200BP

Stony Lane

NR352DZ

Bakers Lane

NR340LR

Kells Acre

NR352HS

Dulls Road

NR352JJ

Norwich Road

NR352QW

Station Road

NR352TJ

Church Road

IP200AR

Paynes Hill

IP200BW

School Road

NR340LB

The Street

NR340LS

Kell's Acres

NR352EX

Old Station Lane

NR352HD

Nursey Close

NR352NF

Springwood Lane

NR352RP

Walpole Close

NR352RY

Woods Close

NR352TX

Church Path

NR352DB

School Road

NR352DW

Free Lane

NR352DQ

Sexton Road

NR352LY

Sunnyside

NR352AP

Denton Road

NR352ET

Mill Lane

IP200DN

The Street

NR352HN

Honeypot Lane

NR352NJ

Hempnall Road

NR352PW

Mill Road

NR352SY

Princess Way

NR352SZ

The Street

NR340HQ

Stockton Road

NR340LZ

Little Row

NR352DE

Norwich Road

NR352DN

Pound Lane

NR352HP

Old Bungay Road

NR352PZ

Church Road

NR352QH

Thwaite Road

NR352UA

Kingsway

NR352NA

Church Road

NR352ND

Shotesham Road

NR352NP

Suckling Place

NR352RJ

Loddon Road

NR352DG

Sexton Road

NR352EL

Home Farm Road

NR352SG

Poppy Close

IP200AN

Trunch Hill

IP200EP

Station Road

NR340LY

Big Row

NR352AH

Middle Road

NR352AN

Denton Road

NR352DT

Belseybridge Road

NR352JD

Hamilton Way

NR352NN

Hilary Terrace

NR352NS

Triple Plea Road

NR340LT

West End

NR352ED

Bungay Road

IP200DL

The Street

NR352DF

Earsham Road

NR352LD

Rectory Lane

NR352QN

Loddon Road

NR352TA

Temple Bar

NR352TF

School Road

NR352NG

Hempnall Road

NR352TH

Marston Moor

IP200DB

Church Road

NR352AZ

Ketts Lane

NR352JE

Turner Close

NR352PE

Yarmouth Road

NR352QB

Lamberts Way

NR352RE

Rider Haggard Way

NR352RR

Sunley Close

NR352SB

Lower Wells Close

NR352HH

Church Road

NR352PD

Yarmouth Road

Data Sources

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