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About

Heacham ward encompasses a coastal settlement on Norfolk's eastern shore, dominated by its long, gently sloping shingle beach. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional brick and flint houses and modern developments. Inland, the landscape transitions to agricultural land, with fields dedicated to bulb growing and arable farming.

A notable feature is the lavender fields that bloom in summer, adding distinct colour and fragrance to the local scenery. The local economy is supported by seasonal tourism, a small fishing fleet, and shops catering to both residents and visitors. The ward includes the village centre with its historic church and a network of quieter lanes leading toward the rural hinterland.

Area overview

On average Heacham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heacham is £41,628 per year. There are 2 schools in Heacham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heacham is home to around 5,169 people, with a population density of about 136.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heacham Population
5,169
Population density
136.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.96(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.77(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-24%)
Other theft
3.48(-36%)
Public order
3.48(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,003
96.79%
Other White
53
1.03%
Irish
29
0.56%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
17
0.33%
Chinese
14
0.27%
Total population: 5,169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,163
25.05%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,059
22.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
674
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
658
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 4,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,466
57.29%
Owns with a mortgage
466
18.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
11.29%
Other social rented
228
8.91%
Other forms of private rent
63
2.46%
Total households: 2,559

Property prices in Heacham

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £303,000 in Heacham 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£261,500
Detached48£340,000
Flats3£88,500
Semi-Detached25£258,000

10 years median price trend in Heacham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heacham.

All postcodes in Heacham

PE317LF

Cameron Close

PE317EW

Woodside Avenue

PE317SB

Strachan Close

PE317DW

High Street

PE317HD

Neville Road

PE316SD

Heacham

PE317AD

Wilton Road

PE317AR

Jubilee Road

PE317FB

Benstead Close

PE317HF

Station Road

PE317HX

Victoria Cottages

PE317SL

Kenwood Road South

PE365LN

Sedgeford Road

PE317JJ

Broadway

PE317US

Foreman Close

PE365LW

Peddars Way

PE317ES

New Row

PE317TD

Witton Close

PE317SA

Ingleby Close

PE365NR

Mill View

PE365LZ

Eaton Drove

PE317DE

School Road

PE317JH

Veltshaw Close

PE317DD

Kenwood Road

PE317FQ

Heacham

PE317BH

Fenway

PE365NG

Jarvie Close

PE317HQ

Station Road

PE317FG

Blackthorn Close

PE317HE

Station Road

PE317JL

Gonville Close

PE365LR

Docking Road

PE317EX

Station Road

PE317JD

Hitch Close

PE317JQ

Lynn Road

PE317ZU

Lynn Road

PE317AX

Sea Close

PE317BX

Cheney Hill

PE317BP

Stainsby Close

PE317LB

Lamsey Lane

PE317HN

Church Lane

PE317BS

Cheney Hill

PE317DP

Caley Street

PE317HP

High Houses

PE317JE

Heacham Road

PE317JU

Hunstanton Road

PE317SD

Nourse Drive

PE317UU

Neville Court

PE317AG

Fir Close

PE317DY

Meadow Road

PE317BB

South Beach Road

PE317BG

Fengate

PE365NQ

Ringstead Road

PE317JB

Church Farm Road

PE317SX

Gidney Drive

PE365NX

Snettisham Road

PE317SE

Ruskin Close

PE365LX

Holly Hill

PE317DX

Sunnyside Close

PE317BZ

Lodge End

PE316SF

Heacham

PE317SG

Pocahontas Way

PE365NB

Goodminns Estate

PE317FD

Mulberry Place

PE365LP

Littleport Yard

PE317BT

Cheney Crescent

PE365LL

Docking Road

PE317SR

Marea Meadows

PE317AA

Lodge Road

PE317ST

Gymkhana Way

PE317SP

Neville Road

PE317HT

Harrold Close

PE317BA

South Beach Road

PE317SW

Linn Chilvers Drive

PE317LN

Riding School Close

PE317HL

St Marys Close

PE317HH

Hunstanton Road

PE317BJ

Fenside

PE317SN

Lavender Close

PE317SJ

Dix Close

PE317TB

Cross Way

PE317SY

Leaside

PE317JS

Hunstanton Road

PE317DA

Joyce Lane

PE365NE

Parkside

PE317EQ

Cheney Hill

PE317JA

Ringstead Road

PE317SU

Jennings Close

PE317AT

Jubilee Avenue

PE316SG

Heacham

PE317ER

High Street

PE317DU

Sunnyside

PE317DB

High Street

PE317AP

Station Road

PE317EL

Balmoral Crescent

PE317AJ

Norway Close

PE317SH

Torrey Close

PE317AN

Marram Way

PE365NF

Hillside

PE317DH

School Road

Data Sources

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