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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Necton Population
2,669
Population density
102 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.6(-6%)
Shoplifting
8.24(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-35%)
Other theft
6.74(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,566
96.14%
Other White
44
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.41%
Other
10
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.3%
Total population: 2,669

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
638
52.77%
Owns with a mortgage
298
24.65%
Other social rented
112
9.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
37
3.06%
Total households: 1,209

Property prices in Necton

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £356K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £281 per square foot) in Necton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Necton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£337,500£281
Semi-Detached4£267,500£259
Terraced6£168,250£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Necton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Necton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£175,000£105,000
2017£225,875£192,000£152,475
2018£231,000£194,000£159,500
2019£225,000£182,500£130,000
2020£230,000£240,000£230,000
2021£266,000£265,000£190,000
2022£300,000£350,000
2023£330,000£268,000£204,475
2024£285,000£250,000
2025£300,000£217,500£207,500
2026£350,000£241,500£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Necton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Necton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£229£215
2017£230£194£258
2018£242£225£256
2019£245£199£310
2020£237£230£298
2021£273£263£228
2022£299£315
2023£305£278£286
2024£290£280
2025£310£266£318
2026£281£259£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Necton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Necton

Is Necton safe?

Necton records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Necton?

The median sale price in Necton is £287,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Necton?

Necton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Necton?

Necton scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Necton sits around rank 15,897 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 Necton?

The average household income in Necton is around £49,367 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Necton?

Necton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nigel Wilkin (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Necton

PE378HZ

Ivy Todd Road

PE378PQ

Academy Close

IP257DW

School Road

IP257EH

St Andrews Close

PE378HA

Chantry Court

PE378HT

School Road

IP257FS

Steading Mews

PE378DQ

Norwich Road

PE378PN

Necton

PE378NE

Bells Meadow

PE378FP

Dunham Road

IP257DY

Station Road

PE378NB

Elizabeth Drive

PE378NQ

Heron Way

IP257DU

White Houses

PE378GA

Maple Drive

IP257DN

School Road

PE378EF

North Pickenham Road

PE378FQ

Croft Meadow

PE378LZ

Bengeys Road

IP257DT

Brown's Lane

IP257EG

Farm View

PE378HU

Chantry Lane

IP257EE

Follet Close

PE378EP

The Avenue

IP257FR

Highview Close

PE378LY

Oaks Drive

IP257DX

Swaffham Road

PE378ET

Chantry Lane

PE378PP

Hawthorn Drive

PE378GB

Ash Meadow

IP257DS

Church Lane

PE378EZ

Ramms Lane

IP257BN

Granary Fields

PE378ND

Elizabeth Drive

PE378EG

Ivy Todd Road

IP257DR

Church Road

IP257EJ

Yaxley Meadow

PE378HB

Briar Close

PE378EW

Watery Lane

PE378EU

Brackenwoods

IP257EB

Lower Road

PE378EQ

Necton

PE378EX

Brackenwoods

PE378DN

North Pickenham Road

PE378HX

Ketts Hill

PE378PS

Necton

IP257DP

School Road

IP257DQ

Cliffords Yard

PE378HW

Larwood Close

IP257DZ

Station Road

PE378NA

Jubilee Way

PE378EJ

St Andrews Way

PE378ED

Eastgate Park

IP257EA

Necton Road

PE378NN

Kingfisher Drive

PE378JB

Ivy Todd

PE378JA

Chapel Road

PE378HS

The Follies

PE378PL

Necton

PE378NR

Wren Close

PE378FA

Woodward Avenue

PE378LX

Farm Walk

PE378NP

Bittern Close

PE378HR

Tuns Road

PE378EY

Hale Road

PE378EN

Mill Street

PE378LU

Folly View

IP257DL

Red Lion Close

PE378EL

Tuns Road

PE378ES

Chantry Lane

PE378EE

Masons Drive

PE378FN

Treasure Grove

PE378ER

Burnside

PE378HD

Wyndfields

PE378EH

Tuns Road

IP257BP

Bury Hall Cottages

IP257EF

Hale Road

IP257ED

Hale Road

PE378HE

Church View

IP257FP

Necton

PE378HY

St Andrews Lane

PE378DJ

Dunham Road

PE378DL

Moor Lane

IP257DJ

Cook 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.