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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 £51,491 per year. The median sale price in Launditch is £412,500 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,500 and £522,500. There are 3 schools in Launditch: 2 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: £279
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £243K – £523K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £279 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
Detached16£470,000£275
Semi-Detached9£275,000£290
Terraced1£165,000£301

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£525,000£293,000—
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£296£264£301
2026£250£293—
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,444
Band E£2,987
Band F£3,530
Band G£4,073
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Launditch ward.

Local councillors

Mark Alexander Kiddle-Morris

Launditch - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Launditch

NR192HU

Beeston Road

PE322NG

Chapel Lane

PE322RP

Dereham Road

NR192JR

Main Road

PE322NX

Manor Drive

PE322QR

Pound Lane

PE322DA

Hall Road

PE322YA

Druids Lane

NR192HY

Dereham Lane

NR192RQ

Spicers Corner

PE322FR

Old Forge Yard

NR192JA

Dereham Lane

PE322LZ

Beeston Lane

NR192QU

Rawhall Lane

PE322BY

Newton

NR192JS

Launditch

PE322SG

Launditch

NR192HX

Dereham Lane

PE322QQ

Lexham Road

PE322SH

The Street

PE322YQ

Dereham Road

PE322NT

Dereham Road

NR192JX

Goggles Lane

NR192HZ

Dereham Lane

NR192JW

Main Road

PE322DE

Sporle Road

NR192JB

Station Road

PE322LH

South Street

PE322LX

Beeston Road

PE322BZ

Mill Common

NR192JG

Moor Lane

NR192LE

Kirkhams Meadow

PE322XL

Gouch Close

PE322SA

Launditch

PE322GZ

Brocks Yard

PE322XW

Herne Lane

PE322YD

Keppel Close

NR192JL

Lime Tree Crescent