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Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

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About

Overstrand, Roughton, and the Runtons are coastal villages in North Norfolk, known for their scenic cliffs and sandy beaches. The area is part of the Norfolk Coast AONB, offering walking trails like the Paston Way and access to the North Norfolk Coast Path. The coastline features a mix of eroded cliffs and sheltered coves, with Cromer visible to the east. Local wildlife includes seabirds and occasional seals offshore.

The villages retain a quiet, rural character, with traditional flint cottages and a few local amenities. Overstrand has a small high street with independent shops, while Roughton and the Runtons are more residential. The area is popular for its unspoiled beaches, such as Runton West, which attracts walkers and fossil hunters. Nearby Cromer provides additional services, including transport links via the Bittern Line railway.

Area overview

On average Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons is £39,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons Population
6,954
Population density
125.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,687
96.16%
Other White
125
1.8%
Irish
28
0.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
23
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.26%
Total population: 6,954

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,827
56.34%
Owns with a mortgage
683
21.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
360
11.1%
Other social rented
225
6.94%
Other forms of private rent
100
3.08%
Total households: 3,243

Property prices in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,250 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons 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 Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£395,000
Flats8£172,500
Semi-Detached15£361,000
Terraced29£267,000

10 years median price trend in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons.

All postcodes in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

NR270NX

High Street

NR270PL

Harbord Road

NR279PD

Cromer Road

NR279PW

Top Common

NR118ED

Mundesley Road

NR118TL

Cromer Road

NR270BJ

Gallus Close

NR270LQ

Sandy Lane

NR279NH

Runton Road

NR279QF

Home Close

NR118JA

Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

NR118AN

Crown Loke

NR118NP

Church Street

NR118RA

The Street

NR118UE

Station Road

NR118UP

Chapel Road

NR118UT

Long Lane

NR270HZ

Stevens Road

NR270PX

Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

NR270PQ

Tolls View

NR270PA

Bracken Avenue

NR270PJ

Beach Close

NR270PT

Mundesley Road

NR270QE

Nightingale Close

NR279LQ

Holway Close

NR279LX

Renwick Park West

NR279NE

Camp Lane

NR279PG

Broomhill

NR279QQ

Links Way

NR118NB

Heath Lane

NR118PJ

Cromer Road

NR118PP

Hall Road

NR118PT

Church Road

NR118UW

Chapel Road

NR270LN

Hungry Hill

NR270NZ

Bracken Avenue

NR270PN

Beach Close

NR118DY

Mundesley Road

NR118NU

Barclay Close

NR118NY

Drurys Yard

NR118PL

Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

NR118QD

Holt Road

NR279LH

Holway Close

NR279QH

Links Way

NR118UA

Church Road

NR118UX

Pit Street

NR270LG

Church Street

NR270NB

Coast Road

NR270NQ

Highfield Road

NR270PS

Carr Lane

NR279LD

Norwich Road

NR279LT

Sandy Lane

NR279NB

Sandy Lane

NR279PE

Felbrigg Road

NR279PL

Brick Lane

NR279QU

Cromer Road

NR279RT

Cross Lane

NR118PG

Carr Lane

NR118UU

Long Lane

NR279NZ

Cromer Road

NR270LW

Hungry Hill

NR270PG

Hillingdon Park

NR279JH

Metton Road

NR279JJ

Green's Lane

Data Sources

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