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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 average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£398,750
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £563K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £398,750 (about £331 per square foot) in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£525,000£329
Semi-Detached8£420,000£291
Terraced4£303,750£343
Flats1£300,000£457

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£267,475£270,000
2017£391,250£272,830£497,500
2018£420,000£259,729£332,000
2019£455,000£380,000£399,950
2020£421,500£201,050£380,000
2021£555,000£310,556£405,000
2022£725,000£340,500£392,500
2023£545,000£873,500£457,000
2024£657,500£270,000£350,000
2025£575,000£480,000£287,500
2026£420,000£290,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£482£227
2017£313£224£327
2018£349£226£333
2019£322£307£355
2020£324£252£358
2021£349£310£307
2022£509£366£383
2023£411£405£377
2024£418£281£443
2025£364£334£300
2026£350£252£386
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Priory 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.