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Harling & Heathlands

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About

Harling & Heathlands ward covers a large rural expanse in the Breckland district. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodland, and the distinctive sandy heathland that gives the area its name. Settlements are small and dispersed, including East Harling, Roudham, and Larling. The area is crossed by several important routes, including the A11 trunk road and the River Thet, which shapes the local geography.

The ward's environment includes significant areas of Breckland forest and heath, a rare habitat. Agriculture and forestry are central to the local economy. The historical presence of the now-closed Roudham railway junction, once a major hub, speaks to its past transport importance. Community life is focused around the villages, with local facilities serving the surrounding farmland and residential areas.

Area overview

On average Harling & Heathlands has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harling & Heathlands is £57,002 per year. There are 1 schools in Harling & Heathlands: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harling & Heathlands is home to around 3,172 people, with a population density of about 55 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harling & Heathlands Population
3,172
Population density
55 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.23(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-16%)
Other theft
4.41(-19%)
Burglary
4.41(+59%)
Vehicle crime
4.1(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,023
95.24%
Other White
83
2.61%
Irish
11
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.25%
African
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
675
25.63%
No qualifications
538
20.43%
Level 3 (A level)
447
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
420
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
293
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,634

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
589
43.09%
Owns with a mortgage
407
29.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
11.92%
Other social rented
125
9.14%
Social rents from council
37
2.71%
Total households: 1,367

Property prices in Harling & Heathlands

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £391K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Harling & Heathlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harling & Heathlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£392,000£326
Semi-Detached15£255,000£307
Terraced15£216,500£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harling & Heathlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harling & Heathlands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£200,000£205,000
2017£295,000£241,250£143,000
2018£295,000£239,500£170,000
2019£280,000£268,000£177,500
2020£345,000£250,000£168,750
2021£430,000£266,000£235,000
2022£420,000£250,000£202,500
2023£490,000£320,000£239,500
2024£425,000£272,500£250,000
2025£412,500£282,500£260,000
2026£394,000£205,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harling & Heathlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harling & Heathlands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£235£223
2017£228£247£241
2018£243£219£240
2019£256£202£264
2020£269£278£240
2021£269£263£241
2022£295£294£265
2023£290£303£289
2024£319£308£247
2025£321£306£306
2026£330£389£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harling & Heathlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harling & Heathlands 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.