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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 68 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
68
Deprivation level
6/10
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
35.56(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.18(+23%)
Other theft
10.37(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(+40%)
Public order
4.44(-13%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Holt area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,750 up to £1,165,000.

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
Detached56£425,000
Flats4£110,000
Semi-Detached21£290,000
Terraced24£249,975

10 years median price trend in Holt

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

All postcodes in Holt

NR256QR

Templewood Lane

NR256GJ

Woodpecker Avenue

NR256EG

Grove Lane

NR256RD

Avenue Road

NR256AZ

Holt

NR257JA

Garden Lane

NR256AU

The Beeches

NR256HB

Peacock Lane

NR256HA

Peacock Lane

NR256TX

Woodfield Road

NR256SX

Thornage Road

NR256BY

Princess Court

NR256UH

Dragonfly Way

NR256QN

Cromer Road

NR256SG

Norwich Road

NR256QE

Cromer Road

NR256SW

Norwich Road

NR256BJ

Letheringsett Hill

NR256FR

Newell Close

NR256BE

Market Place

NR256DJ

Gravel Pit Lane

NR256RG

Heathfield Road

NR256SJ

Regents Close

NR256FW

John Allison Avenue

NR256BD

Fish Hill

NR256AX

Holly Close

NR256PD

Caston Close

NR257DX

Cley Road

NR256JH

New Street

NR256BB

Church Street

NR256SS

Holt

NR256DZ

Cromer Road

NR256FQ

Arkell Avenue

NR256FT

Olby Close

NR256BQ

High Street

NR256RT

Kelling Road

NR256GA

Nightjar Road

NR256FS

Howson Avenue

Data Sources

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