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Oulton Broad

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About

Oulton Broad ward centres on the large freshwater lake of the same name, which is Norfolk and Suffolk's most extensive. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces near the water to modern estates further inland. The broad itself is a hub for boating, fishing, and watersports, with several sailing clubs and marinas lining its shores.

The ward includes the northern part of Oulton Broad village, stretching to the edges of Carlton Colville. Its layout is defined by the water, with roads like Bridge Road and Rotterdam Road following the contours of the lake and the connecting Mutford Lock. The heritage railway station on Station Road, serving the Wherry Lines, adds a distinctive character to the local transport links.

Area overview

On average Oulton Broad has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oulton Broad is £46,238 per year. There are 4 schools in Oulton Broad: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oulton Broad is home to around 12,890 people, with a population density of about 1,613.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oulton Broad Population
12,890
Population density
1,613.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.88(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
9(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+9%)
Other theft
4.5(-19%)
Burglary
3.72(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,333
95.67%
Other White
166
1.29%
Irish
57
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
41
0.32%
Total population: 12,891

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,398
22.01%
No qualifications
2,326
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
2,094
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,609
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,185
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 10,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,766
47.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,671
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
726
12.54%
Other social rented
426
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
96
1.66%
Total households: 5,789

Property prices in Oulton Broad

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£300,000
Flats7£133,000
Semi-Detached61£227,500
Terraced35£202,000

10 years median price trend in Oulton Broad

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Data Sources

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