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About

Hickling ward encompasses a large, low-lying area of the Norfolk Broads, dominated by Hickling Broad, the largest open water in the national park. The landscape is characterised by extensive reed beds, grazing marshes, and a network of dykes and waterways. Settlement is sparse and scattered, with the village of Hickling itself being the main focus, featuring a mix of residential properties and buildings supporting the boating and rural economy.

The area is internationally significant for nature conservation, managed in part by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The unique Broads ecology supports rare species like the swallowtail butterfly and the bittern. Land use is primarily agricultural or reserved for habitat, with boating, birdwatching, and walking being key activities. The flat terrain and big skies create a distinct, open atmosphere defined by water, wind, and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Hickling has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hickling is £43,301 per year. There are 1 schools in Hickling: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hickling is home to around 2,537 people, with a population density of about 56.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hickling Population
2,537
Population density
56.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-14%)
Other theft
5.91(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.12(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.76(-57%)
Public order
1.97(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,461
96.93%
Other White
20
0.79%
Irish
14
0.55%
Other
10
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.35%
Total population: 2,539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
554
24.07%
Level 4 qualifications or above
544
23.63%
Level 3 (A level)
351
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
316
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
287
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 2,302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
662
55.91%
Owns with a mortgage
242
20.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
118
9.97%
Other social rented
100
8.45%
Social rents from council
33
2.79%
Total households: 1,184

Property prices in Hickling

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £299,500 in Hickling area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hickling 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 Hickling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£340,000
Semi-Detached8£247,000
Terraced6£255,000

10 years median price trend in Hickling

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

All postcodes in Hickling

NR295AD

Station Road

NR295HU

Grapes Close

NR120EA

Waxham Road

NR120YT

Mill Close

NR295JB

Bridge Road

NR120DX

Waxham Road

NR294EE

Horsey Road

NR120YG

Broadlands Road

NR120EG

Waxham Road

NR120EB

Waxham Road

NR120UT

Thomas Bishop Close

NR120XS

Doves Corner

NR294EP

Hickling

NR120UH

Coastguard Cottages

NR294EL

Crinkle Hill

NR120UA

Church Road

NR120BG

Hickling Road

NR295LR

Church Lane

NR120UJ

Flower Cottages

NR120UP

Waxham Road

NR120UN

The Marrams

NR295ND

North West Riverbank

NR295JD

Bridge Road

NR295LP

Green Lane

NR295NB

Ludham Road

NR120EE

Waxham Road

NR120BA

Whinmere Road

NR120UU

St Margarets Place

NR295LN

Marsh Road

NR120UQ

Chapel Road

NR120BJ

Eastfield Road

NR120XL

Stalham Road

NR295LX

Decoy Road

NR295HS

Hickling

NR120UR

Church Close

NR120YN

Tate Loke

NR120AS

Sutton Road

NR120BX

Pockthorpe Loke

NR120EF

Coast Road

NR294EF

All Saints Lane

NR120BP

Stubb Road

NR295LW

School Road

NR120DZ

Church Road

NR120AX

Heath Road

NR120BD

Sea Palling Road

NR295LL

Church Road

NR120US

Willow Court

NR120AD

The Green

NR295NE

North East Riverbank

NR295LU

Green Lane

NR294EQ

Hickling

NR120UX

Waxham Road

NR295LH

Church Road

NR120YS

Stubb Road

NR294EH

Horsey Corner

NR294EJ

Palling Road

NR120TT

Stalham Road

NR120YE

Heath Road

NR120AE

Brightmere Road

NR120XP

The Green

NR120YP

Ouse Lane

NR120TZ

Church Road

NR295HZ

Ludham Road

NR295HX

Station Road

NR295LF

Orchard Drive

NR120BW

Stubb Road

NR120AZ

Sea Palling Road

NR120DY

Church Road

NR295LE

Vicarage Close

NR120TX

Stalham Road

NR120YL

The Smea

NR120UG

Chapel Road

NR294EG

Binsley Close

NR120AL

Beach Road

NR120YR

Stubb Road

NR295LZ

Bethel Terrace

NR120YQ

Heron Way

NR295HY

Mill Road

NR120AU

Heath Road

NR120XZ

High Hill

NR120XR

The Green

NR120XY

Eastfield Road

NR120BN

Stubb Road

NR120BQ

Town Street

NR295LS

Chapel Lane

NR120YU

Mallard Way

NR120YH

Heath Road

NR295LQ

Glebe Close

NR295LY

Reynolds Lane

NR295FB

Old Tavern Close

NR120YD

Heath Road

NR120BH

Church Road

NR120UD

The Street

NR120BT

Hill Common

NR120XT

Stalham Road

NR120UB

Church Road

NR120XX

The Street

NR120ED

Waxham Road

NR295LJ

Dove House Lane

NR120UL

Clink Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.