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About

Gresham ward encompasses a cluster of rural villages set within the agricultural landscape of North Norfolk. The area is primarily defined by farmland and scattered settlements, with the historic market town of Holt lying just to the south. The local geography includes gentle valleys and areas of woodland, contributing to a quiet, pastoral character.

The ward includes the village of Gresham itself, known for its notable medieval castle ruins. These substantial remains, including a moat and gatehouse, sit within the village, directly integrated into the community. The surrounding lanes connect to smaller hamlets and farms, with land use dominated by arable fields and some livestock pasture, typical of the broader north Norfolk countryside.

Area overview

On average Gresham has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gresham is £50,144 per year. There are 1 schools in Gresham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gresham is home to around 2,436 people, with a population density of about 42.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gresham Population
2,436
Population density
42.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.59(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.9(+3%)
Drugs
5.34(+85%)
Public order
4.93(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,328
95.53%
Other White
39
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.53%
Irish
12
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.41%
Total population: 2,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
610
29.51%
No qualifications
366
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
343
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
332
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
226
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 2,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
545
50.79%
Owns with a mortgage
214
19.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
140
13.05%
Other social rented
111
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
36
3.36%
Total households: 1,073

Property prices in Gresham

Median price£317,750
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £519K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £317,750 (about £303 per square foot) in Gresham area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,800 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gresham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£607,500£300
Semi-Detached7£288,000£278
Terraced6£231,098£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gresham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gresham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358,750£227,500£175,000
2017£400,000£218,000£179,250
2018£350,000£212,000£205,000
2019£318,000£265,000£241,250
2020£307,500£196,107£442,500
2021£402,250£270,000£249,750
2022£505,500£340,000£312,750
2023£393,500£371,250£220,000
2024£430,000£312,500£362,500
2025£512,500£295,000£290,000
2026£490,000£269,625£213,900
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gresham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gresham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£207£271
2017£241£206£248
2018£256£224£269
2019£290£260£258
2020£298£235£308
2021£309£251£386
2022£350£311£370
2023£340£307£352
2024£337£260£342
2025£322£279£370
2026£302£341
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gresham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gresham in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gresham

Is Gresham safe?

Gresham records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gresham?

The median sale price in Gresham is £317,750 (about £303 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gresham?

Gresham has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gresham?

Gresham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gresham sits around rank 12,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gresham?

The average household income in Gresham is around £50,144 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gresham?

Gresham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Callum Edward Ringer (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Gresham

NR242AR

Little Barningham Lane

NR117DQ

Gresham

NR117NJ

Parva Close

NR118PT

Church Road

NR117JX

Gresham

NR117LL

Gresham

NR117LF

Hempstead Road

NR256LW

New Road

NR117AQ

The Street

NR256QW

Foundry Court

NR256PF

Sheringham Road

NR118QD

Holt Road

NR118PZ

Church Road

NR279NE

Sandy Lane

NR256PW

Hall Close

NR256TW

Hill House Lane

NR256LS

Church Lane

NR256PH

Back Lane

NR118RB

Cromer Road

NR118SF

Gibbet Lane

NR117JB

The Street

NR117RA

Gresham

NR117JH

Wickmere Road

NR242AN

Plumstead Road

NR117LN

Gresham

NR256PG

Sheringham Road

NR256LA

Chapel Lane

NR117JZ

Barningham Road

NR118RQ

Chequers Road

NR117LD

Barningham Road

NR256NR

The Street

NR256PS

Church Road

NR117HY

The Street

NR118RH

Castle Close

NR118RF

Cromer Road

NR256NW

The Street

NR256NP

The Street

NR118RR

Sustead Lane

NR117JU

Bessingham Road

NR256LB

Gresham

NR256LQ

Long Lane

NR118QQ

Beechwood Avenue

NR256PU

School Loke

NR256PY

Hart Lane

NR117LG

Church Street

NR117JY

Barningham Road

NR256PN

Cromer Road

NR117LP

Meadow View

NR256PP

New Road

NR256LG

Long Lane

NR279ND

Roman Camp

NR118QG

Tower Road

NR117HX

Gresham

NR256NE

Gresham

NR256NG

The Dell

NR256QG

Cromer Road

NR256AB

The Street

NR256AD

The Street

NR118RA

School Road

NR256PJ

Allotment Lane

NR256AH

The Street

NR118RW

Red Barn Lane

NR117AG

The Street

NR256NJ

Hart Lane

NR256LE

Hall Lane

NR256QQ

Cromer Road

NR118RZ

The Meadows

NR118RL

Barningham Road

NR256NF

Gresham

NR256NA

Barningham Road

NR117PT

Northfield Lane

NR256NY

Church Road

NR118AG

Beech Close

NR256PX

Hart Lane

NR117LE

Church Road

NR256NT

Hart Lane

NR256TL

The Street

NR256LL

Castle Road

NR256NN

The Street

NR256TJ

The Knoll

NR256FU

Gresham

NR117NH

Church Road

NR256QJ

Weybourne Road

NR256TS

Marlpit Lane

NR256TT

School Lane

NR117LH

Northfield Lane

NR117JG

The Green

NR256LD

Baconsthorpe Road

NR256FG

John William Way

NR256LF

The Street

NR256LJ

School Lane

NR256LR

Plumstead Road

NR117JA

Gresham

NR256TR

Marlpit Lane

NR256ND

Gresham Road

NR256PL

Osier Lane

NR118PX

The Close

NR256TN

Hill House Lane

NR256AN

Long Lane

NR256TH

Chapel Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.