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About

Happisburgh ward encompasses a stretch of the North Norfolk coastline, characterised by its low-lying, eroding cliffs and expansive agricultural land. The settlement of Happisburgh itself is a coastal village, with a historic lighthouse and church standing as prominent landmarks. The area's economy is closely tied to farming and tourism, with a number of caravan parks and holiday lets. The landscape is largely open and rural, defined by fields and the constant presence of the sea.

The village is notable for its independently operated lighthouse, painted in distinctive red and white bands. Coastal management is a constant and visible concern here, with concrete sea defences and signs marking the cliff edge. The beach below is known for its preserved Pleistocene footprints, evidence of early human activity. Life in the ward is significantly shaped by the ongoing natural processes of coastal change.

Area overview

On average Happisburgh has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Happisburgh is £43,992 per year. There are 2 schools in Happisburgh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Happisburgh is home to around 2,646 people, with a population density of about 62.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Happisburgh Population
2,646
Population density
62.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.92(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-54%)
Public order
3.78(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-46%)
Burglary
1.51(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,556
96.71%
Other White
37
1.4%
Irish
8
0.3%
Indian
7
0.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.26%
Total population: 2,643

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
646
27.56%
No qualifications
510
21.76%
Level 3 (A level)
378
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
312
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
253
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 2,344

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
674
55.7%
Owns with a mortgage
269
22.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
13.06%
Other social rented
59
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
38
3.14%
Total households: 1,210

Property prices in Happisburgh

Median price£300,050
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £565K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £300,050 (about £300 per square foot) in Happisburgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Happisburgh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£375,000£301
Semi-Detached7£275,000£295
Terraced4£220,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Happisburgh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Happisburgh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,000£265,000£115,000
2017£232,869£193,000£155,000
2018£200,000£188,500£185,000
2019£280,250£203,500£180,000
2020£275,000£215,000£242,500
2021£280,000£275,000£192,500
2022£365,000£245,000
2023£350,000£210,750£200,000
2024£310,000£232,500£211,500
2025£347,500£280,000£180,000
2026£360,000£275,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Happisburgh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Happisburgh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£233£158
2017£219£230£206
2018£221£232£284
2019£251£239£279
2020£260£222£245
2021£275£345£243
2022£253£294
2023£310£239£252
2024£283£237£309
2025£299£383£296
2026£407£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Happisburgh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Happisburgh

Is Happisburgh safe?

Happisburgh records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Happisburgh?

The median sale price in Happisburgh is £300,050 (about £300 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Happisburgh?

Happisburgh has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Happisburgh?

Happisburgh scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Happisburgh sits around rank 8,058 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 Happisburgh?

The average household income in Happisburgh is around £43,992 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Happisburgh?

Happisburgh is represented by 1 elected councillor: Luke James Paterson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Happisburgh

NR120RA

Littlewood Bungalows

NR120RJ

Short Lane

NR129TH

Sydney Street

NR289QR

The Glebe

NR129HA

Old Barn Road

NR120SN

Beach Road

NR129HG

Church Road

NR129HL

Church Road

NR120SW

Beach Road

NR120TS

Sea Palling Road

NR129JA

Dyballs Common

NR120TA

Abbotts Way

NR120QA

Lighthouse Lane

NR120QY

Blacksmiths Lane

NR120RU

Church Farm Road

NR129HT

Larkey's Lane

NR129HP

Hall Lane

NR120TD

Chapel Lane

NR120TP

Palling Road

NR129JF

Milligen Meadows

NR289QS

East Ruston Road

NR289QN

North Walsham Road

NR289NW

Hall Road

NR120SU

Heath Road

NR120PW

The Hill

NR129TQ

Sydney Street

NR129SU

Grove Road

NR120RZ

East Ruston Road

NR120QX

North Walsham Road

NR120QQ

Barton Lane

NR120AN

North Walsham Road

NR120ST

Heath Road

NR120QL

Cart Gap Road

NR289PJ

Lock Road

NR120SA

Coronation Road

NR129AB

Mill Road

NR129SS

Grove Road

NR120SS

Mill Lane

NR129HU

Mill Road

NR129JQ

School Road

NR120TF

The Loke

NR120SH

Heath Road

NR120SF

Bush Drive

NR120SE

Martin Road

NR120AH

Ingham Road

NR120AJ

Whimpwell Green

NR120TB

Cross Lane

NR129HY

Foxhill Road

NR289PB

The Common

NR120RP

The Common

NR129JB

Fox Hill Road

NR129SR

Grove Road

NR120RQ

Grub Street

NR129JW

Honing Road

NR289PG

Eastways

NR129HZ

Fox Hill

NR289QW

East Ruston Road

NR120DN

School Road

NR129JP

Chapel Road

NR120SX

Sunset Walk

NR120DL

Star Hill

NR129AA

Chapel Road

NR129HR

Mill Road

NR129SN

Brumstead Road

NR120SJ

Crowden Road

NR120XB

Water Lane

NR120RB

Mill Lane

NR120NT

Walcott Green

NR120SL

Beach Road

NR129FB

Drabbs Lane

NR120QW

St Marys View

NR120SG

Happisburgh Road

NR120QR

Barton Lane

NR120DF

The Street

NR120QG

School Common Road

NR289PD

Crostwight Road

NR120QU

North Walsham Road

NR129HE

Brumstead Road

NR129JS

High Hill

NR120TQ

Long Lane

NR129JH

The Furze

NR120TN

North View

NR120RG

Happisburgh

NR289PA

Heath Road

NR120DH

Low Road

NR120TJ

Long Lane

NR120DR

Church Lane

NR129EX

Old Rectory Road

NR289PE

East Ruston Road

NR129HD

Brumstead Road

NR289PH

Happisburgh

NR120DJ

School Road

NR120QZ

Grub Street

NR129FX

Church Road

NR289QX

Corner Common Road

NR129EY

Brumstead Road

NR120PP

Beach Road

NR129JL

Youngmans Lane

NR120QD

Whimpwell Street

NR129SP

Brumstead Road

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.