How deprived is Heacham & Snettisham?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15321 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Heacham & Snettisham?

Average resident income is about £36,900 per year.

How safe is Heacham & Snettisham?

Crime level in Heacham & Snettisham is very low with about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Heacham & Snettisham?

Latest medians: Detached £345,000, Semi-detached £252,000, Terraced £255,000, Flats £209,500.

What home types are most common in Heacham & Snettisham?

Housing mix: detached 50.3%, semi-detached 29.8%.

How many households are in Heacham & Snettisham?

There are 4,253 households in Heacham & Snettisham

What are house prices in Heacham & Snettisham?

Based on 156 recent sales, the median price is £303,000.

What's the Heacham & Snettisham population and density?

Heacham & Snettisham population is 8,722 with density 120.2 per km².

How much social housing is near Heacham & Snettisham?

About 9.0% across the Heacham & Snettisham area.

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Q: What schools in Heacham & Snettisham and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Heacham & Snettisham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Heacham and Snettisham are coastal villages in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, known for their proximity to the Wash and the North Sea. Heacham features a sandy beach popular for family outings, while Snettisham is renowned for its RSPB reserve, attracting birdwatchers. Both areas offer scenic walks along the coast and through nearby countryside, with views of the Wash’s vast mudflats and saltmarshes.

The villages have a mix of traditional cottages and modern homes, with local amenities including pubs, shops, and cafes. Snettisham’s historic church and Heacham’s lavender fields add to the area’s character. The nearby A149 provides easy access to Hunstanton and King’s Lynn, making the villages convenient for commuting and exploring the wider region.

Area overview

On average Heacham & Snettisham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heacham & Snettisham is £36,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Heacham & Snettisham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heacham & Snettisham Population

8,722

Population density

120.2 per km²

Demographics

British

8,433

96.72%

Other White

1.03%

Irish

0.61%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.22%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.19%

Total population: 8,719

Housing

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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £303,000 in Heacham & Snettisham area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	89	£345,000	£174,500	£295,000	£475,000	£755,000
Flats	2	£209,500	£191,050	£199,250	£219,750	£227,950
Semi-Detached	35	£252,000	£188,000	£223,750	£290,000	£415,000
Terraced	30	£255,000	£164,500	£191,000	£298,750	£402,500

10 years price trend in Heacham & Snettisham

All postcodes in Heacham & Snettisham

PE317UQ

Mill Gardens

PE365NG

Jarvie Close

PE316HG

The Drift

PE316NN

Sandy Lane

PE317BB

Jubilee Avenue

PE317BQ

College Drive

PE317DP

Caley Street

PE317FG

Blackthorn Close

PE317LS

Lynn Road

PE317NB

Sedgeford Road

PE317PN

Canada Close

PE317QA

Lynn Road

PE317QZ

Beach Road

PE317TL

Golden Pheasant Drive

PE365LN

Sedgeford Road

PE316NJ

Sandy Close

PE317DL

Benstead Close

PE317LW

Lynn Road

PE317NR

Grange Close

PE317NW

Lancaster Place

PE317RS

Canon Pott Close

PE317TA

Alma Road

PE317TJ

Lords Lane

PE317XG

Beach Road

PE365NX

Sedgeford Road

PE365NA

Eaton Drove

PE316NS

Hill Road

PE317AG

Fir Close

PE317FP

Poppyfields Drive

PE317FR

Poppyfields Drive

PE317HZ

Ringstead Road

PE317LL

Lodge Road

PE317LN

Station Road

PE317NQ

Bircham Road

PE317PJ

Bewick Close

PE317RF

Goosander Close

PE317UH

Sweetbriar Close

PE365NR

Mill View

PE316NR

The Drift

PE317AN

Marram Way

PE317DX

Sunnyside Close

PE317JF

Lynn Road

PE317LG

Hadley Crescent

PE317ND

Bircham Road

PE317NL

Lancaster Place

PE317QW

Station Road

PE317SG

Pocahontas Way

PE317SS

Hunstanton Road

PE317TP

Cherry Tree Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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