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Mattishall

About

Mattishall ward encompasses the large village of Mattishall along with the smaller settlements of Mattishall Burgh and Welborne. The area is predominantly agricultural, with arable fields and farmsteads surrounding the residential cores. The ward functions as a local service centre for its population, containing a range of shops, schools, and community facilities centred on the historic village green and the church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland and scattered woodland. A notable network of public footpaths and quiet country lanes connects the settlements, allowing for access to the surrounding countryside. The local economy remains connected to the land, though many residents commute to employment in nearby larger towns such as Dereham and Norwich.

Area overview

On average Mattishall has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mattishall is £52,764 per year. There are 3 schools in Mattishall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mattishall is home to around 5,589 people, with a population density of about 94.9 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mattishall Population

5,589

Population density

94.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.26(-26%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.19(-18%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.65(-60%)

Other theft

4.12(-25%)

Public order

3.58(-30%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,411

96.8%

Other White

1.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.47%

Other Asian

0.21%

Irish

0.21%

Total population: 5,590

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,339

28.04%

No qualifications

900

18.85%

Level 3 (A level)

834

17.47%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

696

14.58%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

507

10.62%

Total 16+ residents: 4,775

Housing

Owns outright

1,177

49.5%

Owns with a mortgage

690

29.02%

Other social rented

204

8.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

183

7.7%

Other forms of private rent

3.32%

Total households: 2,378

Property prices in Mattishall

Median price£354,250

Price per sq ft£304

Sales (last 12 months)66

Typical range (middle 50%)£283K – £497K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £354,250 (about £304 per square foot) in Mattishall area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mattishall over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	51	£375,000	£302	£234,250	£325,000	£511,250	£707,500
Semi-Detached	11	£285,000	£310	£222,500	£232,500	£303,225	£419,975
Terraced	4	£215,000	£303	£156,225	£187,125	£266,250	£353,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mattishall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mattishall.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£356,000	£222,500	£125,625
2017	£378,998	£235,000	£172,500
2018	£285,500	£222,500	£170,000
2019	£350,000	£203,500	£204,250
2020	£303,750	£217,000	£150,000
2021	£400,000	£241,000	£175,000
2022	£466,500	£272,500	£207,500
2023	£413,500	£290,000	£167,500
2024	£450,000	£255,000	£209,875
2025	£395,000	£283,625	£165,000
2026	£365,000	£295,750	£189,250

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mattishall.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£230	£218	£174
2017	£242	£221	£244
2018	£242	£233	£171
2019	£259	£276	£204
2020	£245	£220	£218
2021	£281	£273	£232
2022	£308	£320	£266
2023	£315	£294	£269
2024	£302	£292	£274
2025	£298	£296	£289
2026	£289	£317	£303

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail