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Hingham & Deopham

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About

Hingham & Deopham ward covers a rural expanse in the centre of South Norfolk. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodlands, and small villages. The market town of Hingham provides a focal point with its historic marketplace and local services. The area is primarily agricultural, with a network of quiet country lanes connecting the settlements.

The ward includes the village of Deopham, known for its large medieval green and historic church. The area's geography is gently undulating, typical of the Norfolk claylands. A notable feature is the preserved Deopham Green, one of the largest village greens in the county, which shapes the community's layout. The overall atmosphere is quiet and residential, centred around village life.

Area overview

On average Hingham & Deopham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hingham & Deopham is £60,873 per year. There are 1 schools in Hingham & Deopham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hingham & Deopham is home to around 3,083 people, with a population density of about 124.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hingham & Deopham Population
3,083
Population density
124.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.46(-37%)
Public order
4.54(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.57(-44%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-72%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,940
95.45%
Other White
70
2.27%
Irish
11
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.29%
Total population: 3,080

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
829
31.64%
No qualifications
520
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
422
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
370
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
247
9.43%
Total 16+ residents: 2,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
679
48.26%
Owns with a mortgage
374
26.58%
Other social rented
154
10.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
8.74%
Social rents from council
38
2.7%
Total households: 1,407

Property prices in Hingham & Deopham

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £281,000 in Hingham & Deopham area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hingham & Deopham 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 Hingham & Deopham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£313,750
Flats1£155,000
Semi-Detached13£260,000
Terraced6£280,000

10 years median price trend in Hingham & Deopham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hingham & Deopham.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.