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Gayton & Grimston

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About

Gayton & Grimston ward encompasses a rural expanse of northwest Norfolk, characterised by open farmland, scattered woodland, and small, distinct villages. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with fields delineated by hedgerows and quiet lanes connecting the settlements. The ward includes the larger village of Gayton, which provides local services, and the smaller hamlet of Grimston, alongside other communities like East Walton and Congham.

The area is traversed by the ancient Peddars Way long-distance trail, which follows a Roman road through the countryside. A notable local feature is the historic Grimston Crown Green Bowling Club, one of the oldest in the country, reflecting the area's longstanding community traditions. The overall atmosphere is one of a quiet, working agricultural district removed from the busier coastal centres.

Area overview

On average Gayton & Grimston has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gayton & Grimston is £49,299 per year. There are 3 schools in Gayton & Grimston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gayton & Grimston is home to around 5,912 people, with a population density of about 55.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gayton & Grimston Population
5,912
Population density
55.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-40%)
Public order
5.41(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-28%)
Other theft
4.4(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,636
95.38%
Other White
105
1.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.41%
Other
22
0.37%
Irish
15
0.25%
Total population: 5,909

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,244
24.68%
No qualifications
1,046
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
908
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
795
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,252
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
732
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
10.08%
Other social rented
222
8.54%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.65%
Total households: 2,600

Property prices in Gayton & Grimston

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Gayton & Grimston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gayton & Grimston 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 Gayton & Grimston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced2£170,000
Detached41£335,000
Semi-Detached23£265,000

10 years median price trend in Gayton & Grimston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gayton & Grimston.

All postcodes in Gayton & Grimston

PE321PU

Common Lane

PE321DE

Leziate Drove

PE321QE

Waterworks Road

PE321AH

Lynn Road

PE321EJ

Station Road

PE321DF

Leziate Drove

PE321AF

Low Road

PE321FZ

Gayton & Grimston

PE321AG

Lynn Road

PE321AT

Chequers Close

PE321EU

Lynn Road

PE321NL

Church Lane

PE321PL

Back Street

PE321BY

Cliff En Howe Road

PE321QA

Grimston Road

PE321EL

Holt House Lane

PE321FA

Broadgate Lane

PE321DS

St Andrews Lane

PE321DY

St Andrews Lane

PE316BZ

Church Hill

PE321HB

Gayton & Grimston

PE321EP

Gayton Road

PE321JZ

Burman Mews

PE321BS

Chapel Road

PE321FT

Stowborough Lane

PE321HP

Main Road

PE321NS

Hall Farm Gardens

PE321NP

Lynn Road

PE321PY

Church View Lane

PE321BG

Gayton Road

PE321TZ

Litcham Road

PE321FR

Edward Ward Court

PE321AD

Lynn Road

PE321DR

Grimston Road

PE321HT

Main Road

PE316DB

Church Lane

PE321LT

Leziate Drove

PE321BW

Vong Lane

PE321FE

Church Lane

PE321RB

Hall Farm Road

PE321DN

Massingham Road

PE321GP

Eastgate Drove

PE321AJ

Chequers Road

PE321QL

Blacksmiths Row

PE321ND

Station Terrace

PE321XD

Briar Close

PE321HL

Gayton & Grimston

PE321FU

Brick Yard Lane

PE321PS

Summer End

PE321EZ

Queen Elizabeth Way

PE321NH

Church Lane

PE321EQ

Station Road

PE321HN

Gayton & Grimston

PE321GL

Draper Gardens

PE321BQ

Watery Lane

PE321BU

Hillings Way

PE321EN

Brow Of The Hill

PE321WL

Common Lane

PE321NU

Town Close

PE321PA

Lynn Road

PE321NQ

Church Lane

PE321QY

Springvale

PE321PJ

Back Street

PE321UQ

Eastgate Drove

PE321NR

Station Road

PE321AS

Rectory Close

PE321GJ

Vong Lane

PE321QU

Lime Grove

PE321AW

Station Road

PE321LG

Gayton Road

PE321QP

Winch Road

PE321LY

East Winch Road

PE321PH

Back Street

PE321PB

Jubilee Hall Lane

PE321BP

Chapel Road

PE321AR

Church Lane

PE321QG

Broad Drove

PE321LU

Leziate Drove

PE321NY

Lancaster Way

PE321UW

Hawthorn Road

PE321QS

St Nicholas Close

PE321QF

Eastgate Drove

PE321AA

Lynn Road

PE321JX

Common Road

PE321DH

Nursery Close

PE321DG

The Grove

PE303PF

Sandy Lane

PE321WP

Gayton & Grimston

PE321PP

Church Lane

PE321DD

Leziate Drove

PE321PW

Gaston Road

PE321BA

The Walnuts

PE321HR

Paws Lane

PE321QQ

Common Lane

PE321LW

Gayton Road

PE321ER

Brick Cottages

PE321QH

Grove Gardens

PE321LN

Church Lane

PE321LZ

East Winch Road

PE321QW

Lansdowne Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.