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About

Rockland ward encompasses a largely rural area within South Norfolk, characterised by expanses of farmland and scattered residential settlements. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields and pockets of woodland, with the River Yare forming a significant part of its northern boundary. The ward includes the villages of Rockland St Mary and Bramerton, which serve as quiet residential hubs. This setting provides a distinctly pastoral environment, with a network of narrow lanes connecting the communities.

A notable feature is the presence of Rockland Broad, a large and secluded body of water accessible only by boat or via the surrounding marshes. The area is part of the broader Norfolk Broads network, with dykes and waterways threading through the wetlands. The ward's economy has traditional ties to agriculture and land management, with boating and nature observation being common recreational activities due to its specific hydrological character.

Area overview

On average Rockland has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rockland is £56,739 per year. There are 3 schools in Rockland: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rockland is home to around 3,409 people, with a population density of about 86.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rockland Population
3,409
Population density
86 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.39(-70%)
Burglary
2.35(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-63%)
Other theft
2.05(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.05(-82%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,250
95.36%
Other White
69
2.02%
Other
18
0.53%
Irish
14
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.32%
Total population: 3,408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,109
38.19%
No qualifications
464
15.98%
Level 3 (A level)
443
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
433
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
227
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 2,904

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
732
51.37%
Owns with a mortgage
414
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
135
9.47%
Other social rented
82
5.75%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.32%
Total households: 1,425

Property prices in Rockland

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Rockland area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rockland 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 Rockland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£482,500
Semi-Detached3£247,500
Terraced3£300,000

10 years median price trend in Rockland

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

All postcodes in Rockland

NR147BG

New Road

NR147DQ

Walnut Hill

NR147HR

Foxglove Close

NR147HD

The Oaks

NR147AF

Mill Road

NR147FD

Church Farm Close

NR147DH

School Lane

NR147DY

Hilltop Bungalows

NR147EP

The Street

NR146DH

Ferry Road

NR147BS

Hellington Hill

NR147BX

Star Lane

NR147DS

Kirby Road

NR147HA

Bramerton Lane

NR146AU

Park Close

NR146BA

St Ethelberts Close

NR147BZ

Claxton Church Road

NR146HL

Lion Lane

NR147BE

The Lane

NR147AH

The Street

NR147AP

The Common

NR147AA

The Street

NR147DU

Kirby Road

NR147GH

Eel Catcher Close

NR147AG

The Green

NR147AJ

The Street

NR147BU

Low Common

NR147DF

Church Lane

NR148TY

Whitlingham Lane

NR147AZ

Chapel Lane

NR147HE

Bramerton Lane

NR146AP

Vale Road

NR147AX

Folly Lane

NR147BH

Chapel Road

NR147DN

Surlingham Road

NR147ES

The Street

NR151AS

Norwich Road

NR147AL

Covey Lane

NR147EE

Hill House Road

NR147HW

Green Lane

NR151BG

Prospect Place

NR147AQ

Chapel Loke

NR147QG

Slade Lane

NR147UG

Claxton Mill

NR146AG

Hall Road

NR147EQ

East Hill Lane

NR147UJ

Bee Orchid Way

NR147BJ

Church Road

NR147HN

St Marys Road

NR147DL

Surlingham Road

NR147HZ

Church Lane

NR147EN

Mill Hill

NR147HP

New Inn Hill

NR147EA

Easthill Lane

NR147AR

Ferry Road

NR147AY

Ferry Road

NR147DD

Bramerton Road

NR147EB

Easthill Lane

NR147AT

The Warren

NR147HF

Framingham Lane

NR147PH

Anno Cottages

NR146AF

Whiteheath Road

NR147AN

Coldham Hall Carnser

NR147HS

Lower Road

NR147BD

Ferry Road

NR147DE

Bramerton Road

NR147EZ

Rookery Cottages

NR146AZ

Mill Close

NR147EU

School Lane

NR147EX

St Marys Close

NR147HQ

The Street

NR147HX

Church Lane

NR146GP

Rockland

NR147HG

Bullockshed Lane

NR147ER

The Street

NR146AY

St Georges Close

NR147FB

Cut Loke

NR147GD

Mill Road

NR147BA

Chapel Lane

NR147BY

Bramerton Road

NR151BU

Red Lion Lane

NR147EY

Rectory Lane

NR147DA

Pond Lane

NR146AE

Cookes Road

NR146AR

Low Common Road

NR147HL

The Street

NR147HU

Claxton Corner

NR147QB

Loddon Road

NR146BF

Nursery Road

NR147EG

Hill House Road

NR147HB

St Margarets Way

NR147HJ

Broadfields Way

NR147AE

Greens Croft

NR147BN

Mill Road

NR147DG

Ferry Road

NR147GA

Back Lane

NR147DW

The Street

NR147DX

St Marys Cottages

NR147EF

Hill House Road

NR146AW

Norwich Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.