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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

PE317AZ

Lodge Road

PE317DQ

School Road

PE317EU

Pound Lane

PE317QX

Beach Road

PE317SL

Kenwood Road South

PE316NN

Sandy Lane

PE317BB

South Beach Road

PE317BQ

Folgate Road

PE317DP

Caley Street

PE317LS

Lynn Road

PE317NB

Sedgeford Road

PE317PN

Canada Close

PE317QZ

Beach Road

PE317TL

Golden Pheasant Drive

PE316HG

Jack Ransome Close

PE317FG

Blackthorn Close

PE317QA

Lynn Road

PE365LN

Sedgeford Road

PE317DL

Malthouse Crescent

PE317NW

Park Lane

PE317TA

Alma Road

PE365NX

Snettisham Road

PE316NJ

Sandy Way

PE317LW

Lynn Road

PE317NR

Grange Close

PE317RS

Canon Pott Close

PE317TJ

Chilvers Place

PE317XG

The Cedars

PE365NA

Church Lane

PE317AG

Fir Close

PE317FP

Carrstone Crescent

PE317FR

Poppyfields Drive

PE317HZ

Ringstead Road

PE317LN

Riding School Close

PE317RF

Goosander Close

PE365NR

Mill View

PE316NS

Lynn Road

PE317LL

Old Bakery Court

PE317NQ

Bircham Road

PE317PJ

Bewick Close

PE317AN

Marram Way

PE317DX

Sunnyside Close

PE317JF

Lynn Road

PE317LG

Hadley Crescent

PE317TP

Cherrytree Close

PE316NR

The Drift

PE317ND

Bircham Road

PE317NL

Lancaster Place

PE317QW

Station Road

PE317SG

Pocahontas Way

PE317SS

Robin Hill

Data Sources

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