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Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade

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About

The Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade area lies in the heart of rural Broadland, characterised by arable farmland, small woodlands, and gentle river valleys. The settlements are connected by quiet country lanes, with Reepham serving as the central market town. The landscape is defined by the River Wensum, which flows through Lenwade, and areas of historical parkland. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, shaping the open views and patchwork of fields between the villages.

Reepham is notable for its two churches sharing a single churchyard, a historical legacy of separate parishes. Cawston features a prominent medieval church with a distinctive hammerbeam roof. Lenwade, historically a crossing point on the Wensum, has industrial heritage linked to milling and later concrete production. The area is traversed by the Marriott's Way, a recreational path following the course of a former railway line through the countryside.

Area overview

On average Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade is £51,323 per year. There are 5 schools in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade is home to around 8,650 people, with a population density of about 55 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade Population
8,650
Population density
55 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.6(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-38%)
Other theft
3.24(-41%)
Public order
1.85(-64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,311
96.07%
Other White
129
1.49%
Irish
34
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
24
0.28%
Total population: 8,651

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,242
30.62%
No qualifications
1,306
17.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,093
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
766
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,710
44.99%
Owns with a mortgage
972
25.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
14.71%
Other social rented
361
9.5%
Other forms of private rent
126
3.31%
Total households: 3,801

Property prices in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade

Median price£319,000
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £425K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £319,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£385,000£344
Flats2£262,500£227
Semi-Detached34£255,000£270
Terraced8£205,750£304

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£234,000£285,000
2017£315,000£233,750£188,000
2018£320,000£223,500£198,000
2019£350,000£248,000£223,000
2020£360,000£248,250£232,500
2021£370,000£255,000£240,000
2022£457,500£271,000£305,750
2023£375,000£255,000£290,000
2024£367,500£262,500£316,500
2025£400,000£255,000£247,000
2026£400,000£275,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£227£235
2017£237£220£242
2018£231£240£215
2019£244£243£259
2020£251£230£236
2021£267£280£254
2022£306£298£286
2023£355£263£275
2024£321£282£268
2025£331£270£326
2026£372£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Reepham, Cawston & Lenwade 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.