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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 45 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
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Ditchingham & Earsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Detached42£361,250
Flats3£195,000
Semi-Detached11£275,000
Terraced16£212,500

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

IP200BY

Denton Road

NR352AF

Old Harleston Road

NR352PP

Newgate

NR352HU

Rectory Road

NR352EJ

Church Lane

NR352QW

Station Road

IP200DL

The Street

NR352DG

Sexton Road

NR352PB

Yarmouth Road

NR352SG

Poppy Close

NR352RU

Pirnhow Street

IP200DF

The Street

NR352DD

Hall Road

IP200DS

Mill Road

NR352RR

Sunley Close

NR352EN

Hall Road

NR352PU

Mill Close

NR352DL

Fen Lane

NR352LQ

Smiths Knoll

NR352AQ

Middle Road

IP200BL

Low Ditch Road

NR352ED

Bungay Road

NR352LS

Hempnall Road

NR352HD

Nursey Close

IP200AD

Danacre Road

NR352AL

Denton Road

NR352PN

Yarmouth Road

NR340LL

Dunburgh Road

NR352QL

Station Road

NR352TA

Temple Bar

NR352RZ

Baldrys Walk

NR352TZ

The Street

IP200AE

Trunch Hill

NR352PE

Yarmouth Road

NR352NB

Church Road

NR352RL

Loddon Road

NR340LT

West End

IP200DA

Church Road

NR352JW

Drapers Lane

NR352DT

Belseybridge Road

NR352QP

Windmill Green

NR352JJ

Norwich Road

NR352UA

Kingsway

IP200AQ

Trunch Hill

NR352JU

Norwich Road

NR340HQ

Stockton Road

NR352TQ

Church Road

NR340LX

Geldeston Hill

NR352LN

Hempnall Road

IP200AT

Low Road

NR352RP

Walpole Close

NR352JP

Norwich Road

NR352SF

Wild Flower Way

NR352HN

Honeypot Lane

NR352QJ

Millfield Close

NR352EG

Church Lane

NR352HL

School Road

NR352NX

Chapel Hill

NR352NJ

Hempnall Road

IP200AN

Trunch Hill

NR352AZ

Ketts Lane

NR352HR

Brick Kiln Road

NR352RH

Bakers Lane

NR352RS

Pirnhow Street

NR340LB

The Street

NR352JF

Rider Haggard Way

NR352EA

Thwaite Road

IP200DT

Bungaygrave Lane

NR352QD

Nursery Place

NR340HG

Bungay Road

NR352SH

Waterside Drive

NR352EZ

Mill Road

NR352RF

Waveney Road

NR352SX

The Green

NR352NG

Hempnall Road

IP200DJ

The Street

NR352PG

Old Yarmouth Road

NR352PL

Yarmouth Road

NR352TP

Marsh Lane

NR352PY

Mill Road

NR352LR

Hempnall Road

NR352TE

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.