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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

NR118AJ

The Green

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.