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Heacham & Snettisham

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About

The Heacham and Snettisham area is a coastal stretch of northwest Norfolk, characterised by wide, open skies and low-lying farmland. The shoreline consists of expansive sandy beaches and tidal mudflats, with the landscape gradually rising inland. The villages are compact, centred around historic churches and greens, with local agriculture and fishing forming a traditional economic base.

A significant portion of the foreshore is managed as nature reserves, attracting large flocks of wading birds, especially during high-tide roosts. The shingle ridge at Snettisham is particularly noted for the spectacle of thousands of knots and oystercatchers taking flight. This environment supports quiet coastal walks and a pace of life dictated by the rhythms of the tides and seasons.

Area overview

On average Heacham & Snettisham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heacham & Snettisham is £41,628 per year. There are 4 schools in Heacham & Snettisham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heacham & Snettisham is home to around 8,722 people, with a population density of about 120.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heacham & Snettisham Population
8,722
Population density
120.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.71(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.16(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-42%)
Other theft
2.41(-56%)
Public order
2.41(-53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,433
96.72%
Other White
90
1.03%
Irish
53
0.61%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
19
0.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.19%
Total population: 8,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,935
24.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,800
23.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,139
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,106
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
934
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,755

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,446
57.5%
Owns with a mortgage
766
18.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
11.75%
Other social rented
353
8.3%
Other forms of private rent
120
2.82%
Total households: 4,254

Property prices in Heacham & Snettisham

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 in Heacham & Snettisham area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heacham & Snettisham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heacham & Snettisham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached85£335,000
Flats3£88,500
Semi-Detached35£275,000
Terraced22£242,500

10 years median price trend in Heacham & Snettisham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heacham & Snettisham.

All postcodes in Heacham & Snettisham

PE317HF

Station Road

PE317DA

Joyce Lane

PE316ES

Dersingham

PE317RZ

St Thomas Lane

PE317ND

Bircham Road

PE316RZ

Dersingham

PE317LX

Old Church Road

PE317LJ

North Beach

PE317BH

Fenway

PE317UQ

Mill Gardens

PE317TN

School Road

PE317JU

Hunstanton Road

PE317HD

Neville Road

PE316NG

Lynn Road

PE317BN

Folgate Road

PE317SZ

Lodge Road

PE365ND

Jacobs Folly

PE317TE

Appletree Close

PE317DW

High Street

PE317AJ

Norway Close

PE317ST

Gymkhana Way

PE365LY

Heacham Road

PE317BG

Fengate

PE317FP

Carrstone Crescent

PE317JN

Windsor Crescent

PE316SG

Heacham

PE317EL

Balmoral Crescent

PE317PP

Craemar Close

PE317PT

Lynn Road

PE317SH

Torrey Close

PE317FL

Huxley Close

PE317SN

Lavender Close

PE317HZ

Ringstead Road

PE317SY

Leaside

PE317DH

School Road

PE317BB

South Beach Road

PE317BZ

Lodge End

PE317AY

Dewdrop Close

PE317JH

Veltshaw Close

PE365LW

Peddars Way

PE317NW

Park Lane

PE317UB

Bluebell Drive

PE317HJ

Church Lane

PE316NN

Sandy Lane

PE317PG

Fenway

PE317NR

Grange Close

PE365NU

Orchard Close

PE317WR

Alma Road

PE317QN

Southgate Lane

PE317JW

Smithy Close

PE317BJ

Fenside

PE317EW

Woodside Avenue

PE317RF

Goosander Close

PE317PR

The Meadows

PE317QY

Beach Road

PE317DG

Woodend Road

PE317RB

The Beach

PE317NJ

Church Road

PE365NE

Parkside

PE317QB

Lynn Road

PE317UP

Blossom End

PE317LE

Lamsey Lane

PE316SE

Fring Road

PE317FA

Kings Gardens

PE317AX

Sea Close

PE317RX

Lancaster Place

PE317AQ

Sitka Close

PE317HR

Caius Close

PE317PU

Dawes Lane

PE317PD

Common Road

PE317PN

Canada Close

PE316SS

Chalk Pit Road

PE317RH

Mallard Close

PE317SP

Neville Road

PE316SA

Dersingham

PE317DL

Malthouse Crescent

PE317SF

Rolfe Crescent

PE317XE

School Road

PE317BA

South Beach Road

PE317RQ

Southgate Court

PE317UW

Avocet Drive

PE317TF

Redlands Court

PE316PG

Grovelands

PE317FG

Blackthorn Close

PE317XA

The Courtyard

PE317PZ

Strickland Close

PE316RY

School Road

PE317XF

Malt House Court

PE317BY

College Drive

PE317JA

Ringstead Road

PE317HS

Davy Place

PE317DZ

Collins Lane

PE317FB

Benstead Close

PE317NB

Sedgeford Road

PE317EJ

College Drive

PE317QU

Beach Road

PE317HW

Station Road

PE317JR

Victoria Close

PE317UH

Sweetbriar Close

PE317AT

Jubilee Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.