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About

Marshes ward covers a rural expanse in the northern part of Broadland, characterised by its low-lying landscape shaped by the River Bure and its tributaries. The area is primarily agricultural, with fields and grazing pastures intersected by drainage dykes and hedgerows. Settlement is dispersed, consisting of small villages and isolated farmsteads connected by narrow country lanes. The physical environment is defined by its open skies and flat horizons.

The name directly references the historical wetland character of the land before widespread drainage. This legacy is evident in the network of watercourses and the presence of areas of conservation interest for wetland birds. The community is served by local village halls and churches, with economic activity centred on farming and land management. The quiet, working nature of the land is a defining aspect.

Area overview

On average Marshes has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marshes is £50,971 per year. There are 2 schools in Marshes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marshes is home to around 3,237 people, with a population density of about 60.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marshes Population
3,237
Population density
60.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.7(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.18(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-37%)
Burglary
3.09(+11%)
Other theft
2.78(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,112
96.14%
Other White
40
1.24%
Irish
24
0.74%
Chinese
13
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
13
0.4%
Total population: 3,237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
723
26.68%
No qualifications
517
19.08%
Level 3 (A level)
468
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
436
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
286
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,710

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
625
45.06%
Owns with a mortgage
398
28.7%
Other social rented
162
11.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
127
9.16%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.52%
Total households: 1,387

Property prices in Marshes

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £390K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Marshes area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marshes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£390,000£274
Semi-Detached11£270,000£266
Terraced3£232,500£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marshes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£162,500£206,250
2017£294,750£190,000£197,000
2018£325,000£200,000£188,500
2019£315,000£201,250£220,000
2020£363,000£213,000£230,000
2021£355,000£265,000£232,750
2022£380,500£280,000£235,000
2023£295,000£222,500£245,000
2024£340,000£230,000£213,000
2025£385,000£265,000£297,500
2026£390,000£276,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshes.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£184£219
2017£220£203£202
2018£241£197£218
2019£260£203£274
2020£252£247£250
2021£283£286£289
2022£321£284£302
2023£292£269£307
2024£301£282£237
2025£271£270£266
2026£255£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Marshes

Is Marshes safe?

Marshes records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Marshes?

The median sale price in Marshes is £295,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Marshes?

Marshes has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Marshes?

Marshes scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Marshes sits around rank 15,549 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 Marshes?

The average household income in Marshes is around £50,971 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Marshes?

Marshes is represented by 1 elected councillor: Grant Nurden (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Marshes

NR133NY

The Green

NR133JN

Caters Close

NR133AQ

Old Hall Terrace

NR133TT

Mill Road

NR133GY

Hall Farm Close

NR133PX

The City

NR133NT

The Loke

NR133PD

Barrack Yard

NR133PN

Tunstall Road

NR133NQ

Morley Road

NR133XA

Youngs Crescent

NR133TS

Cliff Close

NR134EL

Acle Road

NR133SU

Gillett Drive

NR133UF

Broadland Close

NR133JL

Southwood Road

NR133PW

Carr Close

NR133LX

The Common

NR133TL

Mill Road

NR133JF

Station Drive

NR133AG

Old Post Office Court

NR134EN

Coxhill Road

NR133QB

Marsh Road

NR133HG

The Havaker

NR133XR

Riverside

NR133SY

Prospect Close

NR133PB

Church Road

NR133EZ

Station Farm

NR133PL

The Street

NR133PP

Oaklands Close

NR133TR

New Road

NR301SB

Church Road

NR133PY

Bakers Road

NR133HN

Halvergate Road

NR133FL

Morley Road

NR133LH

Hantons Loke

NR133UB

Marshes

NR133LT

The Common

NR133TW

Middle Hill

NR133TG

Quay Terrace

NR133TB

Station Road

NR133NF

Peacock Corner

NR133QF

Penny Rise

NR133NN

Ash Tree Road

NR133FD

Low Farm Road

NR133TN

The Hills

NR133PT

Marsh Road

NR133LU

Old Chapel Road

NR133HJ

Witton Close

NR133PA

Low Road

NR133TE

Riverside

NR133AH

The Green

NR133SZ

Yareview Close

NR133NR

Porters Road

NR134HA

Marshes

NR133NL

Ash Tree Road

NR133QY

Church View

NR133JU

Lingwood Long Lane

NR133AB

Southwood Road

NR133LZ

Reedham Road

NR133WD

Riverside

NR133NB

Granary Close

NR133PZ

Squires Road

NR133UL

Halvergate Road

NR133HP

Freethorpe Road

NR133LD

The Loke

NR133YU

Riverside

NR133LJ

High Road

NR133QR

Observer Close

NR133UH

Kestrel Court

NR133AJ

The Street

NR133PE

Church Road

NR133PJ

Church Avenue

NR133PG

Mill Road

NR133TX

Church Road

NR133JX

Coxhill Road

NR133LN

Kittles Road

NR133JY

Church Hill

NR133NG

Pump Yard

NR133RZ

Sandhole Road

NR133NP

Lower Green

NR133JZ

Church Hill

NR133SX

Walpole Way

NR133HL

Pottles Lane

NR133TY

Church Road

NR133AR

The Hills

NR133TZ

Church Road

NR133BQ

Wickhampton Road

NR133HW

Hall Road

NR133RR

Broadland Close

NR133NH

Acle Road

NR133RY

Frogs Alley

NR301TH

Acle New Road

NR133UE

Church Dam

NR133QA

Chapel Road

NR133HS

Limpenhoe Road

NR133NW

Reedham Road

NR133PR

Tunstall Road

NR133HD

Freethorpe Road

NR133FE

Low Farm 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.