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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 39 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
19.62(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.1(-39%)
Public order
5.07(-2%)
Other theft
4.91(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-42%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Gayton & Grimston area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £850,000.

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
Detached34£330,000
Semi-Detached23£259,000
Terraced4£192,500

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

PE321NQ

Church Lane

PE321PA

Lynn Road

PE321RB

Hall Farm Road

PE316BZ

Church Hill

PE321AT

Chequers Close

PE321HT

Main Road

PE321HW

Main Road

PE321LX

East Winch Road

PE321PU

Common Lane

PE316DA

Lynn Road

PE321PE

Hills Crescent

PE321WP

Gayton & Grimston

PE321QD

Well Hall Lane

PE321NB

Glosthorpe Manor

PE321XA

Bracken Way

PE321AD

Lynn Road

PE321DD

Leziate Drove

PE321ES

Chilver House Lane

PE321PH

Back Street

PE321XD

Briar Close

PE321AF

Low Road

PE321DG

The Grove

PE321HL

Gayton & Grimston

PE321PT

Common Lane

PE321WL

Common Lane

PE321AP

Stoney Road

PE321LL

East Winch Road

PE321NG

Lynn Road

PE321PX

Church Lane

PE321GJ

Vong Lane

PE321PB

Jubilee Hall Lane

PE321NT

Town Close

PE321PW

Gaston Road

PE321NA

East Winch Road

PE321PF

Church Terrace

PE321BN

Church Close

PE321AJ

Chequers Road

PE321XG

Acorn Drive

PE321FS

Brick Yard Lane

PE321HB

Gayton & Grimston

PE321PG

Grimston Road

PE321PQ

Litcham Road

PE321EH

Holt House Lane

PE321EQ

Station Road

PE321NN

Common Road

PE321FW

Stave Close

PE321JZ

Burman Mews

PE321NU

Town Close

PE316DB

Church Lane

PE321AA

Lynn Road

PE321BX

Chapel Road

PE321DZ

Chapel Road

PE321FA

Broadgate Lane

PE321PZ

Orchard Road

PE321UT

Cedar Way

PE321AQ

Lynn Road

PE321DY

St Andrews Lane

PE321QY

Springvale

PE321AL

Birch Drive

PE321DB

Leziate Drove

PE321LT

Leziate Drove

PE321AE

Low Road

PE321LJ

Ashwicken Road

PE321AB

Lynn Road

PE321AU

Little Lane

PE321EP

Gayton Road

PE321GP

Eastgate Drove

PE321ND

Station Terrace

PE321NP

Lynn Road

PE321QA

Grimston Road

PE321QS

St Nicholas Close

PE321BU

Hillings Way

PE321NW

Gayton Road

PE321XB

Hawthorn Avenue

PE321BJ

Elder Lane

PE321BS

Chapel Road

PE321DA

Fen Lane

PE321LH

Gayton Road

PE321BL

Church Close

PE321FE

Church Lane

PE321NS

Hall Farm Gardens

PE321LP

Well Hall Lane

PE321NL

Church Lane

PE321NY

Lancaster Way

PE321AG

Lynn Road

PE321BY

Cliff En Howe Road

PE321UQ

Eastgate Drove

PE321BE

Bell Road

PE321DL

Blake Close

PE321DP

Gayton & Grimston

PE321QE

Waterworks Road

Data Sources

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