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About

Launditch ward covers a rural expanse in central Norfolk, characterised by expansive farmland and scattered villages like Beeston and Gressenhall. The landscape is predominantly arable, with large fields defined by hedgerows and quiet country lanes. The River Wensum forms a natural boundary to the south, influencing the area's gentle topography. Settlement is sparse and focused around historic church towers and traditional agricultural buildings, reflecting its longstanding farming identity.

The area is anchored by the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, a museum complex that details local rural and social history. This site, once a Victorian workhouse, now serves as a cultural hub within the open countryside. The surrounding land is used for crop cultivation and livestock, with a network of public footpaths allowing access to the quiet, working environment. The overall atmosphere is one of settled, agricultural continuity.

Area overview

On average Launditch has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Launditch is £51,501 per year. There are 4 schools in Launditch: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Launditch is home to around 2,603 people, with a population density of about 34.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Launditch Population
2,603
Population density
34.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.94(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.82(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.76(+69%)
Public order
9.99(+95%)
Other theft
6.15(+12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,507
96.27%
Other White
50
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.42%
Irish
9
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.23%
Total population: 2,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
640
29.36%
No qualifications
418
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
390
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
344
15.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
212
9.72%
Total 16+ residents: 2,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
471
43.37%
Owns with a mortgage
245
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
16.85%
Other social rented
107
9.85%
Other forms of private rent
46
4.24%
Total households: 1,086

Property prices in Launditch

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £521K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £292 per square foot) in Launditch area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Launditch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£478,750£281
Semi-Detached8£249,975£280
Terraced2£192,500£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Launditch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launditch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,500£189,500£130,000
2017£425,000£185,000£150,000
2018£347,500£185,000£210,000
2019£365,000£198,000£182,500
2020£336,250£290,000£210,000
2021£482,500£285,000£245,000
2022£522,500£241,000£190,000
2023£592,498£245,000£225,000
2024£575,000£193,500£290,000
2025£428,750£249,950£220,000
2026£550,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Launditch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launditch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£189£192
2017£222£210£221
2018£222£224£230
2019£228£207£222
2020£234£265£237
2021£279£243£346
2022£309£251£265
2023£285£321£354
2024£302£258£319
2025£294£264£301
2026£220£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Launditch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Launditch in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Launditch

Is Launditch safe?

Launditch records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Launditch?

The median sale price in Launditch is £412,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Launditch?

Launditch has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Launditch?

Launditch scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Launditch sits around rank 12,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Launditch?

The average household income in Launditch is around £51,501 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Launditch?

Launditch is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Alexander Kiddle-Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Launditch

PE322QX

Litcham Close

NR192JU

Crown Lane

PE322PA

Back Street

PE322LY

Church Road

NR192JQ

Dereham Lane

NR192JJ

Station Road

PE322GL

Hall Road

PE322NJ

Syers Lane

NR192LS

Crown Lane

PE322QL

Lexham Road

PE322FQ

Launditch

PE322SQ

Launditch

PE322RN

Dereham Road

PE322LW

Castleacre Road

PE322DQ

School Lane

PE322DL

Moor Lane

PE322NF

The Street

PE322SE

The Street

PE322LQ

Litcham Road

PE322NH

Litcham Road

PE322LT

Station Road

PE322DP

Barrows Hole Lane

PE322FL

Mill Drift

PE322RW

Beeston Road

PE322BX

Newton

PE322LR

North Street

PE322NN

Back Lane

PE322LL

Castle Acre Road

NR192JP

Launditch

PE322SD

Launditch

PE322NW

Manor Drive

NR192FP

Launditch

PE322NB

Herne Lane

NR192HS

Beeston Road

NR192JY

Crown Lane

NR192JN

Launditch

PE322DN

Necton Road

NR192JH

Glebe Close

PE322DW

Necton Road

PE322QW

Launditch

PE322NP

Back Lane

PE322BF

Church Road

PE322NR

Rectory Meadow

PE322QG

Front Street

PE322NU

Dereham Road

PE322QS

Wellingham Road

PE322QN

Well Yard

PE322SB

Launditch

PE322LG

Kempstone

NR192QT

Rawhall Lane

PE322QT

Weasenham Road

PE322SJ

Holly Close

NR192JD

Station Drive

PE322LU

Beeston Road

NR192NA

Main Road

NR192HT

Beeston Road

NR192FN

Meadow Close

PE322DF

Palgrave Road

PE322LS

Lexham Road

PE322QH

Lexham Road

PE322FN

Hall Lane

PE322RY

Weasenham Road

NR192FJ

Flower Meadow

PE322RZ

Common End

PE322NY

Butt Lane

NR192JE

Station Road

PE322DG

The Street

PE322QJ

Lexham Road

PE322TT

Hampton Close

PE322NS

Church Street

PE322LJ

Litcham Road

PE322NZ

Mileham Road

PE322DJ

Station Road

PE322QP

Lexham Road

PE322SF

The Street

PE322PB

Tittleshall Road

PE322RR

Mace Drive

PE322QZ

St James's Road

PE322NE

Dairy Drift

PE322YE

Drury Lane

NR192JZ

Crown Lane

PE322LN

Palgrave Road

PE322XN

Bates Close

NR192AD

Goggles Lane

NR192JF

Beeston Lane

PE322TL

Burrells Meadow

PE322DH

The Street

NR192QS

Reed Lane

PE322FE

Church Street

PE322LE

Dereham Road

NR192HR

Beeston Road

PE322NA

Drury Square

PE322FW

Launditch

PE322SL

Weasenham Road

PE322NQ

Dereham Road

PE322NL

Waterend Lane

PE322LP

Castle Acre Road

PE322ND

Lord Nelson Close

NR192JT

Crown Lane

NR192HU

Beeston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.