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Hoveton & Tunstead

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About

Hoveton & Tunstead is a predominantly rural ward situated inland within North Norfolk. The area encompasses several villages, including the larger settlements of Hoveton and Tunstead itself, alongside smaller communities like Sloley and Scottow. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, scattered woodlands, and the meandering course of the River Bure, which forms a significant part of its western boundary. This is a working agricultural area with a mix of arable and livestock farming.

A notable network of navigable rivers and broads, including Hoveton Great Broad and Decoy Broad, lies within the parish. These waterways are integral to the local environment and economy, supporting boating, fishing, and wildlife habitats. The ward contains areas of the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve, which protect important wetlands. The historic Bure Valley Railway, a narrow-gauge heritage line, connects Hoveton to the market town of Aylsham.

Area overview

On average Hoveton & Tunstead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoveton & Tunstead is £45,467 per year. There are 4 schools in Hoveton & Tunstead: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hoveton & Tunstead is home to around 5,103 people, with a population density of about 86.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoveton & Tunstead Population
5,103
Population density
86 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.61(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.07(-47%)
Other theft
5.1(-8%)
Public order
4.7(-10%)
Other crime
3.53(+76%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,888
95.69%
Other White
89
1.74%
Irish
34
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.35%
Other
15
0.29%
Total population: 5,108

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,286
28.67%
No qualifications
884
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
682
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
500
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 4,486

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,241
52.3%
Owns with a mortgage
517
21.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
10.87%
Other social rented
217
9.14%
Other forms of private rent
66
2.78%
Total households: 2,373

Property prices in Hoveton & Tunstead

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £354,600 in Hoveton & Tunstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoveton & Tunstead 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 Hoveton & Tunstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£432,000
Flats1£180,000
Semi-Detached11£310,000
Terraced7£280,000

10 years median price trend in Hoveton & Tunstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoveton & Tunstead.

All postcodes in Hoveton & Tunstead

NR128DX

Market Close

NR128DZ

Littlewood Lane

NR128HP

Mill Lane

NR129LS

Norwich Road

NR129NR

Norwich Road

NR289RT

Dilham Road

NR128BA

The Common

NR128FN

Horning Road West

NR128SE

Orchard Estate

Data Sources

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