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Newton Flotman

About

Newton Flotman ward encompasses a primarily rural area within the South Norfolk district. The settlement of Newton Flotman itself is a linear village, stretching along the old main road with a mix of residential properties. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open farmland and the gently meandering course of the River Tas, which flows through the parish. This creates a setting where agriculture remains a visible part of the local environment.

The ward includes the smaller neighbouring community of Swainsthorpe, adding to its residential character. A notable feature is the historic church of St. Mary, with sections dating to the 14th century, situated near the river. The area is traversed by the main Norwich to Ipswich railway line, with the village lying just south of the busy A140 road, connecting it to the broader region while maintaining a separate, quieter identity.

Area overview

On average Newton Flotman has low 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 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton Flotman is £60,937 per year. There are 2 schools in Newton Flotman: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton Flotman is home to around 3,049 people, with a population density of about 88.4 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newton Flotman Population

3,049

Population density

88.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.94(-24%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.87(-32%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.59(-28%)

Burglary

3.94(+42%)

Public order

3.61(-29%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,921

95.8%

Other White

2.49%

Irish

0.33%

Other Asian

0.23%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.23%

Total population: 3,049

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

886

34.79%

Level 3 (A level)

433

17%

No qualifications

407

15.98%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

381

14.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

213

8.36%

Total 16+ residents: 2,547

Housing

Owns outright

601

46.77%

Owns with a mortgage

390

30.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

112

8.72%

Other social rented

105

8.17%

Other forms of private rent

2.88%

Total households: 1,285

Property prices in Newton Flotman

Median price£410,000

Price per sq ft£298

Sales (last 12 months)23

Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £563K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Newton Flotman area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,060,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton Flotman over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	15	£510,500	£307	£317,500	£355,500	£612,500	£871,000
Semi-Detached	5	£300,000	£266	£292,600	£295,000	£410,000	£414,000
Terraced	3	£220,000	£306	£202,000	£210,000	£337,500	£431,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton Flotman

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Flotman.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£313,500	£327,500	£171,500
2017	£320,000	£186,000	£185,000
2018	£327,500	£240,000	£184,900
2019	£375,000	£205,000	£210,000
2020	£348,000	£240,000	£182,500
2021	£363,250	£295,000	£203,750
2022	£407,250	£242,000	£249,000
2023	£405,000	£255,000	£265,000
2024	£445,000	£310,000	£210,000
2025	£510,500	£352,500	£215,000
2026	£370,000	£300,000	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton Flotman.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£259	£221	£257
2017	£242	£240	£259
2018	£274	£238	£250
2019	£255	£233	£271
2020	£298	£240	£263
2021	£269	£271	£263
2022	£294	£301	£321
2023	£331	£283	£322
2024	£291	£309	£309
2025	£332	£266	£306
2026	£290	—	—

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