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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.

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.