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Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham

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About

The Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham area comprises several parishes on the southern border of Norfolk. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land and the course of the River Waveney, which forms a natural boundary with Suffolk. The A140 road, a major historic route, runs through the area, influencing its development.

Local focus includes farming and light industry. A notable attraction is the Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, which houses historic locomotives. The area also features the Scole Inn, a 17th-century coaching house known for its elaborate façade. Smaller villages like Dickleburgh maintain a traditional parish church and village green structure.

Area overview

On average Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham is £48,594 per year. There are 6 schools in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham is home to around 8,090 people, with a population density of about 67.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham Population
8,090
Population density
67.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.76(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.58(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.73(-85%)
Public order
1.61(-69%)
Other crime
0.99(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,774
96.11%
Other White
140
1.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.31%
Irish
22
0.27%
Total population: 8,089

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,907
27.29%
No qualifications
1,375
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,176
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,098
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
785
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 6,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,695
48.04%
Owns with a mortgage
970
27.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
10.97%
Other social rented
268
7.6%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.41%
Total households: 3,528

Property prices in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £329,500 in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham 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 Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£398,750
Flats1£154,000
Semi-Detached25£265,000
Terraced6£261,500

10 years median price trend in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scole, Dickleburgh & Bressingham.

Data Sources

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