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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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 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
Detached45£340,000
Flats3£88,500
Semi-Detached21£245,000
Terraced14£249,000

10 years median price trend in Heacham

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

All postcodes in Heacham

PE317HW

Station Road

PE317HS

Davy Place

PE317EA

Poplar Avenue

PE317DG

Woodend Road

PE365LT

Fring Road

PE317DJ

Lords Lane

PE317BN

Folgate Road

PE365NA

Church Lane

PE317LL

Old Bakery Court

PE317UR

Lamsey Lane

PE317SZ

Lodge Road

PE317PQ

Fakenham Road

PE317LG

Hadley Crescent

PE317LD

Collingwood Close

PE317BD

South Beach Road

PE317AL

Spruce Close

PE317EZ

Neville Lane

PE317JN

Windsor Crescent

PE317EN

Sandringham Drive

PE317AU

Bankside

PE317AW

Station Road

PE317TF

Redlands Court

PE365ND

Jacobs Folly

PE317TW

Williman Close

PE317DZ

Collins Lane

PE317JT

Hall Close

PE317BQ

Folgate Road

PE317JX

Hunstanton Road

PE317HA

Neville Road

PE317DT

The Drift

PE317EY

Station Road

PE317JR

Victoria Close

PE317BU

Cheney Crescent Redlands

PE317SF

Rolfe Crescent

PE317JW

Smithy Close

PE317AQ

Sitka Close

PE317TE

Appletree Close

PE317ET

Pound Lane

PE317AH

Marram Way

PE317SS

Robin Hill

PE317AS

Jubilee Road

PE317JY

Hunstanton Road

PE317EH

Malthouse Close

PE316SH

Bircham Road

PE317AB

Station Road

PE317ED

Staithe Road

PE365LS

Cole Green

PE317HU

Lynn Road

PE317HZ

Ringstead Road

PE317LA

Lamsey Lane

PE317LQ

Johnson Crescent

PE317BY

College Drive

PE317JF

Lynn Road

PE317FE

Freda England Close

PE317RS

Canon Pott Close

PE317LJ

North Beach

PE317EJ

College Drive

PE317TH

Blatchford Way

PE317HR

Caius Close

PE317EE

Staithe Road

PE317EU

Pound Lane

PE317AZ

Lodge Road

PE317AY

Dewdrop Close

PE365NH

Ringstead Road

PE317HJ

Church Lane

PE317DN

Malthouse Crescent

PE317HY

Lynn Road

PE317TP

Cherrytree Close

PE317HG

Station Road

PE317JZ

Manor Road

PE317DS

Pleasant Place

PE317AE

Pine Mall

PE316SE

Fring Road

PE316SQ

Docking Road

PE317BW

South Moor Drive

PE365LU

Heacham Road

PE317BL

Cheney Hill

PE317BF

Hugh Ford Close

PE317HB

Neville Road

PE317EF

Staithe Road

PE317TQ

Leaside

PE365NU

Orchard Close

PE317SQ

Bridge Close

PE317EP

High Street

PE317EG

Malthouse Crescent

PE317LH

South Beach

PE317AF

Forest Drive

PE365LY

Heacham Road

PE317LE

Lamsey Lane

PE317TJ

Chilvers Place

PE317BE

Folgate Road

PE317DQ

School Road

PE317EB

Poplar Avenue

PE317DF

The Broadway

PE317DL

Malthouse Crescent

PE317FA

Kings Gardens

Data Sources

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