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About

Holt ward encompasses the historic market town itself along with surrounding rural parishes. The area features a mix of residential streets, local retail, and agricultural land. It serves as a commercial and social hub for the northern part of the district. The landscape is characterised by farmland, small woodland areas, and heathland typical of North Norfolk's interior.

The town centre is known for its flint-built Georgian architecture, a result of rebuilding after a major fire. Independent shops and galleries are prominent, with a focus on antiques and art. The area includes the grounds of the Gresham's School estate. Public footpaths lead into the surrounding countryside, including areas of the Glaven Valley.

Area overview

On average Holt has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holt is £45,320 per year. There are 2 schools in Holt: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holt is home to around 4,725 people, with a population density of about 216.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holt Population
4,725
Population density
216.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.1(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.76(+19%)
Other theft
10.79(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(+32%)
Public order
4.66(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,467
94.48%
Other White
133
2.81%
Irish
27
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.34%
Total population: 4,728

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,235
30.27%
No qualifications
830
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
539
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
424
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,301
54.83%
Other social rented
367
15.47%
Owns with a mortgage
310
13.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
11%
Social rents from council
53
2.23%
Total households: 2,373

Property prices in Holt

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Holt area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holt 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 Holt over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£415,000
Flats4£123,750
Semi-Detached13£290,000
Terraced15£250,000

10 years median price trend in Holt

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

All postcodes in Holt

NR257JA

Garden Lane

NR256EW

Beresford Road

NR256HS

Lees Yard

NR256JL

Lees Terrace

NR256JN

Town Close

NR256QF

Pineheath Road

NR256RQ

Heathfield Close

NR256FW

John Allison Avenue

NR256SA

Norwich Road

NR256SL

Edinburgh Road

NR256DR

Shrublands Court

NR256HD

Peacock Lane

NR256JW

Elsden Close

NR256RE

Cromer Road

NR256BB

Church Street

NR256EE

Hempstead Road

NR256HU

Weston Square

NR256HZ

Cross Street

NR256RP

Wrights Close

NR256RU

Kelling Close

NR256RX

Greenways

NR256TY

Blackthorn Avenue

NR257YA

Church Lane

NR256AL

The Peacocks

NR256AY

Kerridge Court

NR256ER

Heath Drive

NR256RS

Kenwyn Close

NR256AG

Hawthorn Walk

NR256BU

Coronation Road

NR256DP

Swann Grove

NR257JP

Blakeney Road

NR256SZ

Thornage Road

NR256TF

Nixon Court

NR256ES

Glaven Road

NR256GF

Wren Drive

NR256HR

Bull Street

NR256QN

Cromer Road

NR256ST

Thornage Road

Data Sources

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