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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. The median sale price in Harling & Heathlands is £330,000 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,000 and £422,000. 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: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £312
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £255K – £422K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (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
Detached28£385,000£326
Semi-Detached13£330,000£287
Terraced12£215,000£295

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£427,500£297,500£260,000
2026£354,000£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£320£306£306
2026£330£375£283
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,444
Band E£2,987
Band F£3,530
Band G£4,073
Band H£4,887

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Harling & Heathlands ward.

Local councillors

William Nunn

Harling & Heathlands - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Harling & Heathlands

IP222TB

Thetford Road

NR162SG

Harling & Heathlands

NR162QN

Roudham Road

NR162RW

Back Lane

NR162SB

Harling & Heathlands

IP222TW

Lodge Lane

NR162TW

Roudham Road

NR162QQ

Maltings Way

NR162FH

Lopham Road

IP222TP

Lodge Lane

NR162QW

Harling Road

NR162RA

Watton Road

NR162TT

Hill Harling Barn

NR162LT

Cloverfield Industrial Estate

NR162QA

Kerridges

IP222TA

Harling & Heathlands

NR162NH

Bailiwick Court

NR162NG

Fen Lane

NR162TR

The Old Dairy Mews

NR162PY

Lopham Road

NR162RU

The Street

NR162NQ

Gallants Lane

NR162BF

Back Lane

NR162PL

Chiswell Lane

IP242RX

Thorpe Farm Cottages

NR162TG

Walnut Close

NR162NJ

Greenfields

NR162NT

Nugent Court

NR162SQ

West Harling Road

IP222SZ

Hall Lane

NR162PX

Lopham Road