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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

PE316RT

Anmer Road

PE316NL

Sandy Crescent

PE317JE

Heacham Road

PE317NP

Park Lane

PE316HG

Jack Ransome Close

PE317JJ

Broadway

PE316NZ

Hill Road

PE316PA

Smithy Road

PE317BX

Cheney Hill

PE317FF

Tapping Close

PE317DJ

Lords Lane

PE317JP

Lynn Road

PE317QH

The Cedars

PE317PE

Common Road

PE317SA

Ingleby Close

PE317FE

Freda England Close

PE365NG

Jarvie Close

PE317PH

Lamsey Lane

PE317PA

Kenhill Close

PE317AH

Marram Way

PE317AS

Jubilee Road

PE317NZ

Cherry Tree Road

PE317RR

Spring View

PE317SD

Nourse Drive

PE317QT

The Avenue

PE317PJ

Bewick Close

PE365LX

Holly Hill

PE317NQ

Bircham Road

PE317LY

Lynn Road

PE317LN

Riding School Close

PE317LZ

Norton Hill

PE317JS

Hunstanton Road

PE317LW

Lynn Road

PE317NE

Bircham Road

PE317LD

Collingwood Close

PE317LB

Lamsey Lane

PE317JX

Hunstanton Road

PE316NU

Coaly Lane

PE317EB

Poplar Avenue

PE317BU

Cheney Crescent Redlands

PE317AZ

Lodge Road

PE317PW

Goose Green Road

PE317PL

Brent Avenue

PE317HL

St Marys Close

PE317EX

Station Road

PE317XQ

Pedlars Mews

PE317RU

Roosters Close

PE316NJ

Sandy Way

PE317QG

Lynn Road

PE317DP

Caley Street

PE365NH

Ringstead Road

Data Sources

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