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North Norfolk

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About

North Norfolk is a coastal district in the East of England, known for its long stretches of coastline along the North Sea. The area includes popular seaside towns like Cromer and Sheringham, as well as expansive salt marshes and nature reserves. The Norfolk Coast Path offers walking routes through scenic landscapes, while the region’s beaches attract visitors year-round.

The district is largely rural, with farmland and small villages scattered across its inland areas. Market towns such as Fakenham and Holt provide local services and historic charm. North Norfolk is also home to several stately homes and heritage sites, including Blickling Hall and Holkham Hall. The area’s economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and fishing, with a focus on preserving its natural and cultural assets.

Area overview

On average North Norfolk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Norfolk is £39,464 per year. There are 64 schools in North Norfolk: 46 primary (2 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Norfolk Population
102,979
Population density
106.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98,403
95.56%
Other White
2,015
1.96%
Irish
471
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
310
0.3%
Other Asian
267
0.26%
Total population: 102,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23,509
48.6%
Owns with a mortgage
9,701
20.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,170
14.82%
Other social rented
5,277
10.91%
Other forms of private rent
1,368
2.83%
Total households: 48,374

Property prices in North Norfolk

Based on 1,466 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in North Norfolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,750 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Norfolk in the 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 North Norfolk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached678£385,000
Flats135£170,000
Semi-Detached341£270,000
Terraced312£235,000

10 years median price trend in North Norfolk

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Norfolk.

All wards in North Norfolk

Bacton

Beeston Regis & The Runtons

Briston

Coastal

Cromer Town

Erpingham

Gresham

Happisburgh

Hickling

Holt

Hoveton & Tunstead

Lancaster North

Lancaster South

Mundesley

North Walsham East

North Walsham Market Cross

North Walsham West

Poppyland

Priory

Roughton

Sheringham North

Sheringham South

Stalham

St Benet's

Stibbard

Stody

Suffield Park

The Raynhams

Trunch

Walsingham

Wells with Holkham

Worstead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.