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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

PE316LZ

Long Row

PE317LP

Lynn Road

PE317PY

Strickland Avenue

PE317US

Foreman Close

PE317NS

Parkside

PE317SX

Gidney Drive

PE317DQ

School Road

PE317SB

Strachan Close

PE317RN

Jubilee Gardens

PE317QW

Station Road

PE317RA

Beach Road

PE317LG

Hadley Crescent

PE317AE

Pine Mall

PE317EY

Station Road

PE365LL

Docking Road

PE316SB

Red Barn

PE317SR

Marea Meadows

PE316NQ

Lynn Road

PE317PS

Bank Road

PE317AP

Station Road

PE317TH

Blatchford Way

PE317LU

Hall Road

PE317LL

Old Bakery Court

PE317QE

Parkside

PE317EG

Malthouse Crescent

PE317SW

Linn Chilvers Drive

PE316PQ

Grovelands

PE317FN

Home Farm Close

PE316NW

The Drift

PE317HA

Neville Road

PE317QZ

Beach Road

PE317NT

Styleman Way

PE365NF

Hillside

PE317XG

The Cedars

PE317RJ

Canada Close

PE317QQ

Lodge Lane

PE317RG

Shelduck Drive

PE365LP

Littleport Yard

PE317TA

Alma Road

PE316SQ

Docking Road

PE317DB

High Street

PE317AA

Lodge Road

PE317SE

Ruskin Close

PE317EN

Sandringham Drive

PE365NX

Snettisham Road

PE317UU

Neville Court

PE317TP

Cherrytree Close

PE317HQ

Station Road

PE317UN

Magnolia Gardens

PE365NA

Church Lane

PE317HN

Church Lane

PE317QP

Ingolside

PE316RU

Shernborne Road

PE317NF

Bircham Road

PE317QR

Honeysuckle Way

PE317BL

Cheney Hill

PE317ES

New Row

PE317TJ

Chilvers Place

PE317AG

Fir Close

PE317QA

Lynn Road

PE317DF

The Broadway

PE317NG

Bircham Road

PE317PQ

Fakenham Road

PE365NB

Goodminns Estate

PE317FD

Mulberry Place

PE317EF

Staithe Road

PE317JF

Lynn Road

PE317AN

Marram Way

PE317RE

Teal Close

PE317DU

Sunnyside

PE317EQ

Cheney Hill

PE317JZ

Manor Road

PE317JB

Church Farm Road

PE365LU

Heacham Road

PE317EH

Malthouse Close

PE317BD

South Beach Road

PE317JT

Hall Close

PE317DE

School Road

PE317TR

Railway Sidings Yard

PE317AF

Forest Drive

PE316RX

Shernborne Road

PE316NX

Clock Row

PE317DY

Meadow Road

PE317SG

Pocahontas Way

PE316TR

Davy Field

PE365NQ

Ringstead Road

PE316PB

Manor Close

PE317LT

School Road

PE317RD

Long View Close

PE317LQ

Johnson Crescent

PE365LR

Docking Road

PE317PB

Kenside Road

PE317UG

Meadowsweet Close

PE317HX

Victoria Cottages

PE317RT

Pine Close

PE317LR

Lynn Road

PE317UJ

Forget-Me-Not Road

PE365LT

Fring Road

PE317GL

Willowmead Close

PE317NH

Manor Lane

Data Sources

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