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Necton

About

Necton ward is a predominantly rural area in central Norfolk, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The ward encompasses the village of Necton itself, along with smaller hamlets like Little Dunham and Southburgh. Its landscape is defined by open fields, hedgerows, and quiet country lanes, with farming forming the core of the local economy. The area maintains a quiet, settled character typical of this part of Breckland.

A notable local landmark is the substantial St. Mary's Church in Necton, which features a tall, medieval tower visible across the surrounding farmland. The ward's geography includes parts of the low-lying valley of the River Wissey, influencing its land use. Community life centres on the primary school, village hall, and the few local services in the main village, with larger towns like Swaffham providing additional amenities for residents.

Area overview

On average Necton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Necton is £49,367 per year. There are 1 schools in Necton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Necton is home to around 2,669 people, with a population density of about 102.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Necton Population

2,669

Population density

102 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.6(-5%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.62(-25%)

Shoplifting

6.37(-10%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.37(-1%)

Other theft

6.37(+15%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,566

96.14%

Other White

1.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Other

0.37%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.3%

Total population: 2,669

Economics

No qualifications

581

25.16%

Level 4 qualifications or above

470

20.36%

Level 3 (A level)

361

15.63%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

345

14.94%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

276

11.95%

Total 16+ residents: 2,309

Housing

Owns outright

638

52.77%

Owns with a mortgage

298

24.65%

Other social rented

112

9.26%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.94%

Other forms of private rent

3.06%

Total households: 1,209

Property prices in Necton

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Necton area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Necton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£280,000	£190,000	£235,000	£375,000	£526,000
Semi-Detached	8	£237,500	£166,800	£177,250	£260,750	£281,500
Terraced	2	£228,750	£209,625	£218,125	£239,375	£247,875

10 years median price trend in Necton

All postcodes in Necton

IP257EG

Farm View

PE378EG

Ivy Todd Road

PE378GB

Ash Meadow

IP257DS

Church Lane

PE378EJ

St Andrews Way

PE378LY

Oaks Drive

PE378HS

The Follies

PE378HB

Briar Close

IP257DL

Red Lion Close

IP257BP

Bury Hall Cottages

IP257DY

Station Road

IP257FS

Steading Mews

PE378DN

North Pickenham Road

PE378NB

Elizabeth Drive

IP257DJ

Cook Road

PE378EX

Brackenwoods

PE378EU

Brackenwoods

PE378EW

Watery Lane

PE378NE

Bells Meadow

PE378NQ

Heron Way

PE378FN

Treasure Grove

PE378EE

Masons Drive

PE378NN

Kingfisher Drive

IP257EE

Follet Close

PE378ER

Burnside

PE378HW

Larwood Close

IP257DP

School Road

PE378EH

Tuns Road

PE378HY

St Andrews Lane

IP257EA

Necton Road

PE378NP

Bittern Close

PE378EN

Mill Street

IP257DN

School Road

IP257ED

Hale Road

PE378EP

The Avenue

PE378EZ

Ramms Lane

PE378LZ

Bengeys Road

IP257DU

White Houses

PE378ND

Elizabeth Drive

IP257FP

Necton

PE378DJ

Dunham Road

PE378LX

Farm Walk

IP257FR

Highview Close

PE378FP

Dunham Road

PE378HU

Chantry Lane

PE378HZ

Ivy Todd Road

PE378NR

Wren Close

PE378HE

Church View

PE378HX

Ketts Hill

IP257BN

Granary Fields

PE378NA

Jubilee Way

PE378DL

Moor Lane

PE378HA

Chantry Court

PE378HD

Wyndfields

PE378EY

Hale Road

PE378PL

Necton

IP257DX

Swaffham Road

PE378HT

School Road

PE378LU

Folly View

IP257DT

Brown's Lane

IP257DZ

Station Road

IP257DW

School Road

PE378EF

North Pickenham Road

PE378EQ

Necton

PE378PN

Necton

PE378DQ

Norwich Road

PE378ET

Chantry Lane

IP257DQ

Cliffords Yard

PE378EL

Tuns Road

PE378PS

Necton

PE378JA

Chapel Road

PE378ED

Eastgate Park

PE378JB

Ivy Todd

PE378ES

Chantry Lane

IP257EJ

Yaxley Meadow

PE378FQ

Croft Meadow

IP257EH

St Andrews Close

PE378FA

Woodward Avenue

PE378HR

Tuns Road

IP257EF

Hale Road

PE378GA

Maple Drive

IP257EB

Lower Road

PE378PP

Necton

PE378PQ

Academy Close

IP257DR

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Necton

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