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About

Fakenham is a market town in North Norfolk, located roughly 15 miles northwest of Norwich. The town sits on the River Wensum and is surrounded by farmland, with the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty a short drive away. Fakenham has a mix of historic buildings and modern developments, with a weekly market that has been held since the 13th century. The town serves as a hub for nearby villages, offering shops, schools, and leisure facilities.

The area is known for its connections to agriculture and horse racing, with Fakenham Racecourse hosting regular events. Nearby attractions include Pensthorpe Natural Park, a nature reserve popular for birdwatching, and the historic Walsingham village, a site of pilgrimage. The town has good transport links, with the A148 providing access to the coast and the broader Norfolk region. Fakenham retains a quiet, rural character while providing essential services for residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Fakenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fakenham is £38,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Fakenham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fakenham Population
8,014
Population density
886.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,520
93.88%
Other White
288
3.6%
Other
34
0.42%
Other Asian
34
0.42%
Irish
28
0.35%
Total population: 8,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,628
43.19%
Owns with a mortgage
805
21.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
14.83%
Other social rented
526
13.96%
Social rents from council
122
3.24%
Total households: 3,769

Property prices in Fakenham

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Fakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,750 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fakenham 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 Fakenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£336,250
Flats6£119,000
Semi-Detached29£257,500
Terraced22£177,500

10 years median price trend in Fakenham

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

All postcodes in Fakenham

NR219BH

Market Place

NR219BY

Market Place

NR219DQ

Highfield Road

NR219EG

Nelson Road

NR219HR

Sycamore Drive

NR217LA

Hempton Road

NR218HW

Holt Road

NR218EZ

Waterfield Close

NR218NA

Searle Close

NR218NY

Norwich Road

NR218PH

Green Court

NR218SU

Trinity Road

NR219HD

Kings Road

NR219RZ

Eckersley Drive

NR219TB

Fakenham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.