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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 £48,940 per year. The median sale price in Roughton is £295,000 (around £309 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,250 and £391,250. There are 1 schools in Roughton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £295,000
Price per sq ft: £309
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £261K – £391K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Roughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£327,000£317
Semi-Detached5£310,000£313
Terraced6£141,500£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roughton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£240,000£150,000
2017£317,500£212,500£262,500
2018£300,000£210,000£207,250
2019£300,000£271,000£230,500
2020£300,000£283,125£401,500
2021£345,000£362,500£281,000
2022£403,500£270,000£315,000
2023£375,000£295,000£230,000
2024£441,000£285,000£300,000
2025£327,000£342,500£273,500
2026£405,000£295,000£133,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roughton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£281£290
2017£250£293£188
2018£230£236£266
2019£238£244£222
2020£271£271£328
2021£279£281£361
2022£299£336£402
2023£317£317£365
2024£328£292£293
2025£292£313£284
2026£313£311£199
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roughton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Norfolk district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Roughton ward.

Local councillors

Roy MacDonald

Roughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Roughton

NR118QP

Chapel Road

NR118UB

Church Road

NR118PH

Old Mill Lane

NR279JJ

Holt Road

NR118PP

Hall Road

NR118PF

Cromer Road

NR279LG

North Walsham Road

NR118NL

Long Lane

NR118SP

Old Turnpike Road

NR118PE

Old Mill Road

NR118HH

Sandpit Lane

NR118TF

Cromer Road

NR118UE

Station Road

NR118UA

Church Road

NR118AB

Mill Street

NR118UP

Jasmine Cottages

NR118AN

Crown Loke