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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
16.17(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.5(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-43%)
Public order
2.75(-47%)
Burglary
2.18(-22%)
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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Heacham & Snettisham area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £1,185,000.

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
Detached90£343,413
Flats4£169,500
Semi-Detached38£249,500
Terraced29£250,000

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

PE317BS

Cheney Hill

PE317EB

Poplar Avenue

PE317EL

Balmoral Crescent

PE317LY

Lynn Road

PE317QR

Honeysuckle Way

PE317RU

Roosters Close

PE316SF

Heacham

PE317AJ

Norway Close

PE317FD

Mulberry Place

PE317HN

Church Lane

PE317PW

Goose Green Road

PE317QE

Parkside

PE316NY

Ingoldale

PE317DS

Pleasant Place

PE317EH

Malthouse Close

PE317FL

Huxley Close

PE317JA

Ringstead Road

PE317NS

Parkside

PE317SJ

Dix Close

PE365LR

Docking Road

PE365NU

Orchard Close

PE316NU

Coaly Lane

PE316TR

Davy Field

PE317SE

Ruskin Close

PE365LW

Peddars Way

PE317AB

Station Road

PE317DT

The Drift

PE317JU

Hunstanton Road

PE317QF

Parkside

PE316ES

Dersingham

PE317FH

The Old Coal Yard

PE317JJ

Broadway

PE317AS

Jubilee Road

PE317BP

Stainsby Close

PE317FF

Tapping Close

PE317QD

Lynn Road

PE317BT

Cheney Crescent

PE317NY

Alma Road

PE317HW

Station Road

PE317SN

Lavender Close

PE365LY

Heacham Road

PE316PB

Manor Close

PE317LE

Lamsey Lane

PE317NH

Manor Lane

PE317PS

Bank Road

PE317SR

Marea Meadows

PE317EJ

College Drive

PE317LJ

North Beach

PE317LX

Old Church Road

PE317PY

Strickland Avenue

PE317RB

The Beach

PE316NG

Lynn Road

PE316TE

Davy Field

PE317BJ

Fenside

PE317BL

Cheney Hill

PE317DJ

Lords Lane

PE317NG

Bircham Road

PE317UT

Shepherds Port Road

PE316SG

Heacham

PE317BE

Folgate Road

PE317ET

Pound Lane

PE317LU

Hall Road

PE317RE

Teal Close

PE317UB

Bluebell Drive

PE316NW

The Drift

PE316RT

Anmer Road

PE316RX

Shernborne Road

PE317JQ

Lynn Road

PE317LR

Lynn Road

PE317QP

Ingolside

PE365NH

Ringstead Road

PE316PQ

Grovelands

PE316SS

Chalk Pit Road

PE317BX

Cheney Hill

PE317DG

Woodend Road

PE317EF

Staithe Road

PE317EQ

Cheney Hill

PE317HA

Neville Road

PE317QL

Station Road

PE317RJ

Canada Close

PE317DE

School Road

PE317EX

Station Road

PE317LD

Collingwood Close

PE317QS

Station Road

PE365LZ

Eaton Drove

PE316LZ

Long Row

PE317AF

Forest Drive

PE317LZ

Norton Hill

PE317UL

Honeysuckle Way

PE317UN

Magnolia Gardens

PE317EY

Station Road

PE317HX

Victoria Cottages

PE317JD

Hitch Close

PE317LA

Lamsey Lane

PE317NJ

Church Road

PE317RA

Beach Road

PE317RH

Mallard Close

PE317UQ

Mill Gardens

PE365NG

Jarvie Close

PE316SE

Fring Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.