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Necton

About

Necton ward is located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, covering the village of Necton and surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by its agricultural landscape, with farmland and open fields dominating the area. Necton itself is a small village with a mix of historic and modern housing, along with local amenities such as a primary school, church, and village hall. The ward’s economy is largely tied to farming and local businesses serving the community.

The area is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere, with limited development compared to more urban parts of Breckland. Public transport links are sparse, reflecting its countryside setting. Necton ward also includes smaller hamlets and scattered settlements, maintaining a strong sense of community. The nearby Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path offer walking routes, attracting visitors interested in the natural surroundings. The ward’s population is relatively small, with a focus on preserving its rural character.

Area overview

On average Necton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Necton is £41,751 per year. There are 1 schools in Necton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Necton

IP257DR

Church Road

IP257DS

Church Lane

PE378EG

Ivy Todd Road

PE378EJ

St Andrews Way

PE378GB

Ash Meadow

PE378LY

Oaks Drive

PE378HB

Briar Close

PE378HS

The Follies

IP257DL

Red Lion Close

IP257BP

Hale Road

IP257DY

Station Road

IP257FS

Shipdham, Bradenham & Saham Toney

PE378DN

North Pickenham Road

PE378NB

Brown's Lane

IP257DJ

Cook Road

PE378EW

Watery Lane

PE378EU

Brackenwoods

PE378EX

Brackenwoods

PE378NE

Bell's Meadow

PE378NQ

Heron Way

PE378FN

Dunham Road

PE378EE

Bengey's Road

PE378ER

Burnside

PE378HW

Ketts Hill

PE378NN

Bittern Close

IP257DP

Hale Road

IP257EE

Green Lane

PE378EH

St Andrews Lane

PE378HY

Chapel Road

IP257EA

Black Drift

PE378NP

Bittern Close

PE378EN

Mill Street

PE378EP

The Avenue

PE378EZ

Ramm's Lane

PE378LZ

Bengey's Road

IP257DN

School Road

IP257DU

Brown's Lane

IP257ED

Hale Road

PE378ND

Brown's Lane

IP257FP

Shipdham, Bradenham & Saham Toney

IP257FR

Cook Road

PE378DJ

Dunham Road

PE378LX

Farm Walk

PE378HZ

Ivy Todd Road

PE378FP

Dunham Road

PE378HU

Chantry Lane

PE378HE

Tuns Road

PE378HX

Ivy Todd Road

PE378NR

Wren Close

IP257BN

Shipdham, Bradenham & Saham Toney

PE378DL

Moor Lane

PE378HA

Chantry Court

PE378HD

Wyndfields

PE378NA

Elizabeth Drive

IP257DX

Station Road

IP257EG

Church Road

PE378EY

Chantry Court

PE378PL

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall

PE378HT

Bell's Meadow

PE378LU

Folly View

IP257DT

Brown's Lane

IP257DZ

Station Road

IP257DW

Church Road

IP257DQ

Cook Road

PE378EF

North Pickenham Road

PE378EQ

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall

PE378ET

Brackenwoods

PE378PN

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall

PE378EL

Hale Road

PE378JA

Black Drift

PE378ED

Eastgate Park

PE378ES

Chantry Lane

PE378JB

Ivy Todd Road

IP257EJ

Yaxley Meadow

PE378FQ

Chantry Lane

IP257EF

Hale Road

IP257EH

Church Road

PE378FA

Mill Street

PE378GA

Maple Drive

PE378HR

Mill Street

IP257EB

Cook Road

PE378PQ

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall