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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
62
Deprivation level
5/10
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
33.28(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.62(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+11%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+27%)
Other theft
4.81(-12%)
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

Median price£247,750
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £301K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £247,750 (about £287 per square foot) in Oulton Broad area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oulton Broad over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached75£285,000£306
Semi-Detached52£235,000£273
Terraced32£197,500£229
Flats5£105,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oulton Broad

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213,450£96,500£164,000£150,450
2017£227,995£106,500£174,000£154,995
2018£236,995£110,000£184,995£149,996
2019£250,000£100,000£189,000£155,000
2020£269,000£127,500£190,000£160,000
2021£272,000£130,000£200,000£173,000
2022£310,000£130,000£231,000£198,000
2023£306,250£125,000£243,500£190,000
2024£297,000£140,000£220,000£194,500
2025£300,000£133,000£230,000£203,000
2026£297,500£132,500£237,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£200£186
2017£221£189£203£180
2018£235£157£225£190
2019£253£164£232£177
2020£243£177£232£191
2021£257£166£235£207
2022£304£183£293£249
2023£295£190£276£226
2024£282£271£285£236
2025£303£199£286£242
2026£287£168£238£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oulton Broad.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oulton Broad in the last year.

All postcodes in Oulton Broad

NR323BD

Red House Close

NR323AP

Hall Road

NR339NB

School Road

NR325DH

Mobbs Cottages

NR323AS

Elmhurst Avenue

NR323DA

Higher Drive

NR323AY

Northfield Close

NR323AA

Gorleston Road

NR324XA

The Leas

NR323AZ

Meadow Road

NR322PY

Normanston Drive

NR323NZ

Rock Road

NR324RH

Glemsford Road

NR323NN

Hall Road

NR323EQ

Monckton Avenue

NR323BG

Moleyns Close

NR324WT

The Pastures

NR323JG

Herivan Gardens

NR323RH

Lothingland Close

NR323JY

Desmond Close

NR339JP

Everitt Road

NR324XB

Glebe Crescent

NR339LU

Victoria Road

NR323HA

Sands Lane

NR325EB

Wood Lane

NR323JN

Church Lane

NR339JT

Bridge Road

NR323QP

Hunton Road

NR323QY

Pritchard Close

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.