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About

Roughton ward covers a largely rural expanse of northeast Norfolk, characterised by open farmland, small woodland areas, and scattered villages. The settlement pattern is defined by its historic parishes, including the villages of Roughton itself, Southrepps, and Thorpe Market. The landscape is gently rolling, with agricultural fields dominating the views, and the area is bisected by several minor roads connecting these communities to the broader region.

A notable feature is the presence of the North Norfolk Railway heritage line, which runs through the ward, with its steam trains offering a distinctive sight and sound against the pastoral backdrop. The ward's eastern boundary lies near the edge of the Cromer Ridge, a glacial landform. Community life is centred on the individual villages, each maintaining its own parish church and local facilities, with a quiet, settled atmosphere prevailing throughout the area.

Area overview

On average Roughton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roughton is £48,952 per year. There are 2 schools in Roughton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roughton is home to around 2,817 people, with a population density of about 83.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roughton Population
2,817
Population density
83.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.04(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.1(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(+1%)
Other theft
4.61(-16%)
Public order
4.26(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,717
96.38%
Other White
39
1.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
0.53%
Irish
12
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.39%
Total population: 2,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
609
25.33%
Level 3 (A level)
456
18.97%
No qualifications
455
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
285
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 2,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
580
46.66%
Owns with a mortgage
306
24.62%
Other social rented
144
11.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
144
11.58%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.9%
Total households: 1,243

Property prices in Roughton

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 in Roughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roughton 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 Roughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached3£342,500
Detached11£355,000
Terraced7£280,000

10 years median price trend in Roughton

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

All postcodes in Roughton

NR118EY

Back Southrepps Road

NR118EU

Mundesley Road

NR118PQ

Roughton Road

NR118HP

Gimingham Road

NR118SB

Cromer Road

NR118NG

Thorpe Road

NR118UD

Station Road

NR118NS

Clipped Hedge Lane

NR118TJ

Sandpit Lane

NR118EX

Southrepps Road

NR118NE

Cromer Road

NR118ND

Norwich Road

NR118HF

Church Street

NR118TE

Roughton Road

NR118PR

Roughton

NR118NH

Gables Avenue

NR118HL

Windmill Road

NR118TU

Cromer Road

NR118UR

Chapel Road

NR118UT

Long Lane

NR118PN

The Green

NR118PB

Hillside Loke

NR118AP

Lancaster Estate

NR118TG

Hall Road

NR118SL

Back Lane

NR118NW

Chapel Street

NR279LH

Holway Close

NR118TP

Common Lane

NR118PW

Meadow Close

NR118HG

Heath Lane

NR118NA

Norwich Road

NR118HE

Church Street

NR118HW

Roughton

NR118HD

Beech Close

NR118NY

Drurys Yard

NR118NQ

Thorpe Road

NR118HQ

Slaughter Road

NR118AQ

Wilfred Davison Way

NR118SJ

Norwich Road

NR118PA

Felbrigg Road

NR118NT

Beechlands Park

NR118TH

Cromer Road

NR118ET

Gimingham Road

NR118EZ

Hall Road

NR118TX

Cromer Road

NR118TR

Topps Hill Road

NR118PG

Carr Lane

NR118XA

Wellspring Road

NR118HA

Harvey Estate

NR118TQ

Cromer Road

NR279JH

Metton Road

NR118SU

Norwich Road

NR118NZ

St James Court

NR118UL

Lower Street

NR118AF

Chapel Road

NR118NU

Barclay Close

NR118QS

Grove Corner

NR118DX

Beacon Road

NR118UW

Chapel Road

NR118JA

Roughton

NR118TT

Briar Barn Cottages

NR118TN

Cromer Road

NR118TS

Topps Hill Road

NR118XD

Whitegate Road

NR118PL

The Driftway

NR118HJ

School Lane

NR118TW

Cromer Road

NR279LQ

Roughton Road

NR118HN

Back Mundesley Road

NR118TL

The Green

NR118TD

Heather Cottages

NR118NR

Church Street

NR118FA

Wilfred Davison Way

NR118QT

Metton Road

NR118NX

Meadow Lane

NR118EL

Cromer Road

NR118UN

Warren Road

NR118SZ

Church Loke

NR118UY

Gimingham Road

NR118PD

Felbrigg Road

NR118TB

Thorpe Market Road

NR118QF

St Marys Close

NR118SH

Norwich Road

NR118HB

Church Street

NR118TA

Thorpe Market Road

NR118AH

High Street

NR118UG

Station Road

NR118NB

Heath Lane

NR118PJ

Metton Road

NR118FF

Long Lane

NR118XB

Top Road

NR118SR

Orchard Close

NR118LX

Brownsfield

NR118NJ

Sandy Lane

NR118UX

Pit Street

NR118NN

Orchard Loke

NR118UU

Long Lane

NR118NP

Church Street

NR118QR

Back Lane

NR118TZ

Cromer Road

Data Sources

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