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Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

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About

The Overstrand, Roughton & Runton area occupies a stretch of North Norfolk's coastal plain and adjacent countryside. Overstrand is a coastal village situated on low cliffs, while the neighbouring Runtons, split into East and West, lie directly on the shoreline with expansive shingle and sand beaches. Inland, the parish of Roughton extends into quiet agricultural land and wooded areas, creating a transition from the sea to the rural hinterland.

The coastline here is characterised by the constantly shifting cliffs and the prominent concrete sea defences at Overstrand, known as the 'Pagoda'. The beaches are a mix of sand, shingle, and rock pools, backed by substantial greensward. The area is traversed by the Paston Way long-distance path and the Norfolk Coast Path, linking the settlements and providing access to the undulating cliff-top walks and Cromer Ridge, an inland area of glacial sand deposits and heathland.

Area overview

On average Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons is £50,375 per year. There are 4 schools in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons is home to around 6,954 people, with a population density of about 125.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.98(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-41%)
Public order
2.3(-55%)
Other theft
2.16(-61%)
East of England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,706
27.88%
No qualifications
1,165
19.04%
Level 3 (A level)
988
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
702
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,118

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

Median price£303,750
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £394K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £303,750 (about £321 per square foot) in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,489,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£375,000£362
Semi-Detached13£295,000£313
Terraced28£232,500£300
Flats4£167,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,725£189,950£240,000£195,000
2017£340,000£124,000£260,750£230,000
2018£327,498£152,000£235,000£218,500
2019£340,000£150,000£252,500£216,500
2020£342,500£161,500£288,125£245,000
2021£350,000£168,000£290,000£273,000
2022£435,000£184,000£322,500£315,000
2023£422,500£332,500£243,500
2024£440,000£215,000£292,750£245,000
2025£382,500£170,000£330,000£266,000
2026£430,000£295,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£209£250£243
2017£273£230£262£245
2018£264£209£265£275
2019£282£221£245£258
2020£284£206£272£298
2021£315£271£289£292
2022£372£250£323£365
2023£364£306£321
2024£348£303£303£298
2025£351£254£314£318
2026£356£401£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons in the last year.

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.