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About

Priory ward is located in the coastal town of Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. It is primarily a residential area, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The ward includes the town's main railway station, providing a direct link to Norwich. Local shopping streets serve the daily needs of residents, with independent businesses found alongside national chains.

The area is defined by its proximity to the North Sea, with the ward's boundary reaching the seafront and the popular Sheringham Park. This large, wooded country park, designed by Humphry Repton, offers extensive walking trails and gardens. The ward also encompasses part of the town's golf course. Life here is closely connected to the coastal environment and the seasonal rhythms of a traditional seaside community.

Area overview

On average Priory has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Priory is £48,107 per year. There are 2 schools in Priory: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Priory is home to around 2,264 people, with a population density of about 26.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Priory Population
2,264
Population density
26.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.54(+79%)
Other theft
18.99(+247%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.34(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.93(+88%)
Other crime
7.51(+283%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,169
95.8%
Other White
47
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.44%
Other Asian
8
0.35%
Irish
6
0.27%
Total population: 2,264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
696
34.96%
No qualifications
357
17.93%
Level 3 (A level)
293
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
285
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
217
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 1,991

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
493
47.4%
Owns with a mortgage
161
15.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
15.19%
Other social rented
123
11.83%
Other forms of private rent
65
6.25%
Total households: 1,040

Property prices in Priory

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Priory 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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£568,750
Terraced2£288,750
Semi-Detached10£427,500
Flats1£300,000

10 years median price trend in Priory

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

All postcodes in Priory

NR210QA

Blacksmiths Lane

NR210PB

Walsingham Road

NR210QB

Blacksmiths Lane

NR231NQ

Park Road

NR257LL

Little Marsh Lane

NR210QJ

Slade Road

NR210DB

Priory Crescent

NR210FE

Priory Crescent

NR231NT

Binham Road

NR210AW

Hindringham Road

NR231NU

Priory

NR210BG

Station Road

NR257DQ

The Cornfield

NR210BX

Balls Lane

NR210RA

Emms's Lane

NR210QD

Priory

NR210RX

Green Farm Lane

NR210DR

Buttlands Close

NR257DG

North Street

NR257LE

Holt Road

NR210PR

The Street

NR231NS

Binham Road

NR210DG

Warham Road

NR242NX

Bale Road

NR231PD

Bridge Road

NR210QL

Priory

NR257LJ

Binham Road

NR231PQ

Walsingham Road

NR210QN

Slade Road

NR210DU

Bowling Green Lane

NR210DW

Langham Road

NR231PE

Bridge Road

NR210PT

Moorgate Road

NR231NL

The Street

NR210DD

The Green

NR231QS

The Common

NR210BY

Priory

NR257JY

Field Dalling Road

NR231NN

Chapel Street

NR231NX

Hall Lane

NR210PZ

Home Lane

NR257LB

Field Dalling Road

NR231NJ

The Street

NR210PD

Ploughman's Lane

NR257BT

Hollow Lane

NR210BE

Fakenham Road

NR210DN

Langham Road

NR210PH

Wells Road

NR210PN

Wells Road

NR210QQ

Hindringham Road

NR257LA

School Road

NR257BX

Holt Road

NR257DA

Holt Road

NR231QD

Coast Road

NR257LG

Langham Road

NR231GB

Chalk Loke

NR231PB

Mill Lane

NR210RD

Walsingham Road

NR257BU

Field Dalling Road

NR257BS

Field Dalling Road

NR210QF

Bale Road

NR210PQ

Wells Road

NR210QZ

Sharrington Road

NR257DB

Holt Road

NR231PH

Priory

NR257AG

St Andrews Drift

NR257BZ

Swans Close

NR210BW

Church Lane

NR231NR

Wighton Road

NR210BD

Fakenham Road

NR210BF

Chapel View

NR210PY

Binham Road

NR210BU

Blakeney Road

NR242NY

Bale Road

NR210PW

Harvest Lane

NR210NW

Upper Mill

NR257AS

Holt Road

NR242AH

Springfield

NR210QT

Clipstreet Lane

NR231SJ

Greenway Lane

NR210PU

Mill Lane

NR242NT

Heath Lane

NR257AE

Marryats Loke

NR210DP

Bowling Green Lane

NR210QE

Bale Road

NR231PF

High Street

NR210PJ

Wells Road

NR210BP

North Lane

NR231PW

Wells Road

NR231NW

Park Road

NR231PL

Kirkgate Lane

NR210FA

Leeders Pightle

NR210BS

Clarks Lane

NR257DW

Rippinghall Yard

NR210QH

Pit Cottages

NR210FH

Priory

NR257JZ

School Road

NR210BZ

Gunthorpe Road

NR257JT

Blakeney Short Lane

NR210PX

Binham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.