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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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 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
Detached36£320,000
Semi-Detached23£255,000
Terraced5£230,000

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

PE321BH

Candelstick Lane

PE321FF

Chalk Lane

PE321AL

Birch Drive

PE321WJ

Howards Way

PE321DT

Church Hill

PE321DA

Fen Lane

PE321FS

Brick Yard Lane

PE321DU

St Andrews Lane

PE321DW

Congham Road

PE321EH

Holt House Lane

PE321FQ

Narford Lane

PE321PE

Hills Crescent

PE321QZ

Springvale

PE321BD

Massingham Road

PE321HS

Main Road

PE321ES

Chilver House Lane

PE321HJ

Gayton & Grimston

PE321WA

Philip Rudd Court

PE321PF

Church Terrace

PE321PD

Hill's Crescent

PE321PQ

Litcham Road

PE321NT

Town Close

PE321NG

Lynn Road

PE321DJ

Stebbings Close

PE316DG

Gayton & Grimston

PE321DZ

Chapel Road

PE321EX

Gayton & Grimston

PE321NW

Gayton Road

PE321LR

Fen Lane

PE321PR

Water Lane

PE321WN

Brooks Close

PE321EY

Chilver House Lane

PE321XG

Acorn Drive

PE321QT

Lime Kiln Road

PE321LS

Gayton Road

PE321HH

Walton Road

PE321DP

Gayton & Grimston

PE321AE

Low Road

PE321DQ

Nursery Way

PE321QN

Rosemary Lane

PE321QR

Back Street

PE321PN

Common Lane

PE321PG

Grimston Road

PE321LL

East Winch Road

PE321XE

Hazel Close

PE321QJ

Lynn Road

PE321NB

Glosthorpe Manor

PE321LX

East Winch Road

PE321BE

Bell Road

PE321QX

Ebenezer Cottages

PE321PX

Church Lane

PE321DX

Keepers Lane

PE321LJ

Ashwicken Road

PE321NX

Wilson Drive

PE321UT

Cedar Way

PE321BN

Church Close

PE321BL

Church Close

PE321JY

Common Road

PE321AU

Little Lane

PE321AY

Tony Scase Court

PE321NN

Common Road

PE321AN

Low Road

PE321NA

East Winch Road

PE321XQ

Paws Lane

PE321BZ

Ashwicken Road

PE321BT

Back Lane

PE321AB

Lynn Road

PE321XA

Bracken Way

PE321DB

Leziate Drove

PE321AP

Stoney Road

PE321YX

Lynn Road

PE321UR

Rowan Drive

PE321UN

Birch Road

PE321BX

Chapel Road

PE321LH

Gayton Road

PE321PT

Common Lane

PE321PZ

Orchard Road

PE321DL

Blake Close

PE321UP

Maple Close

PE321AQ

Lynn Road

PE321FW

Stave Close

PE321FX

Bushell Gardens

PE321XB

Hawthorn Avenue

PE321BJ

Elder Lane

PE321QB

Lime Kiln Road

PE321AX

Phillipo Close

PE316DA

Lynn Road

PE321HW

Main Road

PE321FB

Narford Lane

PE321LP

Well Hall Lane

PE321QD

Well Hall Lane

Data Sources

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