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Massingham with Castle Acre

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About

Massingham with Castle Acre ward is located in the borough of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, covering a mix of rural villages and farmland. The area includes the villages of Great Massingham, Little Massingham, and Castle Acre, each with their own distinct character. The ward is known for its historic sites, including the ruins of Castle Acre Priory and Castle Acre Castle, which attract visitors interested in medieval history.

The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with open fields and wooded areas typical of Norfolk’s countryside. Local communities are small and close-knit, with amenities such as village halls, pubs, and churches serving as focal points. The ward benefits from good transport links to larger towns like King’s Lynn and Swaffham, while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Massingham with Castle Acre has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Massingham with Castle Acre is £40,462 per year. There are 4 schools in Massingham with Castle Acre: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Massingham with Castle Acre Population
3,115
Population density
34.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,991
96.05%
Other White
41
1.32%
Irish
20
0.64%
Other Asian
12
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
0.29%
Total population: 3,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
565
39.26%
Owns with a mortgage
277
19.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
18.83%
Other social rented
176
12.23%
Other forms of private rent
80
5.56%
Total households: 1,439

Property prices in Massingham with Castle Acre

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Massingham with Castle Acre area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Massingham with Castle Acre 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 Massingham with Castle Acre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£387,500
Semi-Detached10£265,000
Terraced4£210,000

10 years median price trend in Massingham with Castle Acre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Massingham with Castle Acre.

All postcodes in Massingham with Castle Acre

PE316BH

Wheatfields

PE316BT

Abbey Road

PE316DT

Anmer Road

PE316TT

Back Street

PE322HS

Summerwood Estate

PE316DE

Eastgate Drove

PE316DL

Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham

PE322BH

St James's Road

PE322HL

Church Lane

PE316TW

Brickyard Lane

PE316UW

Nethergate Street

PE322AQ

Massingham Road

PE322JF

Charles Dewar Close

PE322JG

Abbey Road

PE322JX

Brancaster, Burnham Market & Docking

PE322BN

Massingham Road

PE322JS

Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham

PE316BS

Abbey Road

PE321TY

Church Green

PE316TJ

Church Lane

PE322AP

Drury Lane

PE322BW

Tumbleyhill Road

PE322JR

Church Lane

PE316TS

Millers Lane

PE321TS

Church Green

PE322BA

North Street

PE322HD

Castleacre Road

PE322AL

Pales Green

PE322EZ

Sandy Lane

PE322JJ

Rudham Road

PE316BX

Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham

PE316UQ

Hall Farm Lane

PE321UJ

Tumbleyhill Road

PE322BE

Archer Lane

PE316UB

Brickyard Lane

PE316EN

Hillington Road

PE322AE

Castle Square

PE321TU

River Road

PE322AH

Castle Square

PE322AW

Pales Green

PE322BQ

Drury Lane

PE322DX

Back Lane

PE316DH

Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham

PE321UB

Church Green

PE321UE

Mill Lane

PE322BG

Massingham Road

PE322LD

Station Road

PE322XF

Back Lane

PE321UG

Grimston, Gayton & East Winch

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.