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Great Witchingham

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About

Great Witchingham ward encompasses several rural parishes in the Broadland district. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, small woodland areas, and the meandering course of the River Wensum. Settlement is primarily in scattered villages and hamlets, with traditional buildings including the notable church of St. Mary at Great Witchingham.

The area's economy has long been connected to farming and estate management. A private wildlife park, housing species like white rhinos and giraffes, operates within the ward's boundaries, representing a significant local attraction. The rural lanes and public footpaths provide access to the quiet, working countryside.

Area overview

On average Great Witchingham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Witchingham is £51,323 per year. The median sale price in Great Witchingham is £487,500 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £319,000 and £707,000. There are 1 schools in Great Witchingham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Witchingham is home to around 2,717 people, with a population density of about 37.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Witchingham Population
2,717
Population density
37.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.94(-68%)
Other theft
4.05(-26%)
Burglary
3.31(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.94(-75%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,600
95.62%
Other White
41
1.51%
Other Asian
13
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.37%
Total population: 2,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
722
31.31%
No qualifications
424
18.39%
Level 3 (A level)
361
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
336
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
245
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 2,306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
556
47.32%
Owns with a mortgage
321
27.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
145
12.34%
Other social rented
86
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
49
4.17%
Total households: 1,175

Property prices in Great Witchingham

Median price: £487,500
Price per sq ft: £312
Sales (last 12 months): 16
Typical range (middle 50%): £319K – £707K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £312 per square foot) in Great Witchingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Witchingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£662,500£406
Terraced2£407,500£313
Semi-Detached6£307,250£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Witchingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Witchingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,000£290,000£285,000
2017£280,000£262,500£485,000
2018£360,000£244,750£308,000
2019£368,000£237,500£292,500
2020£458,050£240,000£305,000
2021£385,000£250,000£322,500
2022£465,000£300,000£487,500
2023£535,000£273,500£690,000
2024£542,500£283,500£550,000
2025£470,000£300,000£342,500
2026£578,750£307,250£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Witchingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Witchingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257—£235
2017£214£220£186
2018£238£209—
2019£240£247£249
2020£226£221£199
2021£279£287£294
2022£332£313£282
2023£290£265£310
2024£287£298£236
2025£310£264£301
2026£307£297£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Witchingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Witchingham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broadland district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,063
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Great Witchingham ward.

Local councillors

Peter Bulman

Great Witchingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative