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About

South Norfolk sits in Norfolk in the East of England, running south and east of Norwich to the Suffolk border along the River Waveney. The district is largely agricultural countryside with arable fields, small woodlands and a network of lanes. Market towns include Wymondham, Diss, Harleston and Long Stratton. Diss occupies a spring-fed lake, Diss Mere, and the Waveney helps define the southern edge of the district. Settlement is a mix of villages, hamlets and market centres linked by local roads and parish networks.

Rail stations at Diss and Wymondham provide connections to Norwich and onward routes, and bus services link town centres and villages. The built environment shows its history in parish churches, including several round-tower examples, and in timber-framed buildings around market places. Agriculture, food processing and light manufacturing sit alongside commuting to Norwich in the local economy. Public rights of way, village halls and regular markets support community life across the district’s civil parishes.

Area overview

On average South Norfolk has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Norfolk is £56,426 per year. There are 73 schools in South Norfolk: 64 primary (11 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 9 secondary (3 Outstanding and 5 Good). South Norfolk is home to around 141,947 people, with a population density of about 156.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Norfolk Population
141,947
Population density
156.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.85(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.69(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-29%)
Shoplifting
3.3(-52%)
Public order
3.25(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130,292
91.79%
Other White
4,441
3.13%
Indian
977
0.69%
African
866
0.61%
Other Asian
750
0.53%
Total population: 141,948

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
37,556
32.04%
Level 3 (A level)
20,294
17.31%
No qualifications
19,996
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17,561
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11,816
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 117,219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
25,720
41.9%
Owns with a mortgage
19,175
31.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,213
11.75%
Other social rented
5,773
9.41%
Social rents from council
1,411
2.3%
Total households: 61,381

Property prices in South Norfolk

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)1,812
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £400K

Based on 1,812 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £305 per square foot) in South Norfolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,250 up to £1,253,300.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norfolk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached889£385,000£319
Semi-Detached525£265,000£304
Terraced312£225,500£286
Flats86£155,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Norfolk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norfolk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,995£129,000£210,000£190,000
2017£316,995£132,750£223,000£195,975
2018£322,125£137,000£230,000£203,998
2019£322,000£140,000£232,995£205,000
2020£340,000£140,000£236,000£206,000
2021£375,000£142,750£247,500£220,000
2022£400,000£153,000£277,000£250,000
2023£400,000£155,000£275,000£242,000
2024£375,000£155,000£270,000£232,000
2025£390,000£156,500£265,000£230,000
2026£375,000£150,000£268,250£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norfolk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norfolk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£207£241£233
2017£250£213£250£239
2018£258£220£256£244
2019£257£221£251£238
2020£262£225£260£246
2021£286£239£280£265
2022£319£252£317£293
2023£318£252£313£300
2024£315£247£312£300
2025£322£247£305£285
2026£316£248£304£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norfolk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Norfolk in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Norfolk

Is South Norfolk safe?

South Norfolk records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in South Norfolk?

Among the 26 wards of South Norfolk, Brooke has the lowest crime rate, with about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the South Norfolk average is 42 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in South Norfolk?

The median sale price in South Norfolk is £300,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 1,812 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Norfolk?

South Norfolk has 64 primary schools (11 rated Outstanding, 32 Good) and 9 secondary schools (3 rated Outstanding, 5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Norfolk?

South Norfolk scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Norfolk sits around rank 20,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Norfolk?

The average household income in South Norfolk is around £56,426 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for South Norfolk?

South Norfolk spans 4 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Mid Norfolk: George Freeman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Norwich South: Clive Lewis (Labour Party), South Norfolk: Ben Goldsborough (Labour Party) and Waveney Valley: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party).

NR4 7FY

Haldane Drive

NR9 3LB

School Lane

NR18 0UR

The Loke

NR5 0JH

Forest Way

NR4 7BF

Mapletree Close

NR14 8AN

Long Four Acre Avenue

IP22 4AB

Market Place

NR18 9ST

Golf Links Road

NR18 0NL

Browick Road

NR18 0QP

Gunton Road

NR14 7AB

Long Road

IP22 4DA

Sawmills Road

NR18 9RF

St Thomas' Lane

NR18 9BB

Abbey Road

NR14 6DT

Briar Lane

NR5 0AF

John Hyrne Way

NR18 0AG

Bridewell Street

NR14 8QL

Stoke Road

NR14 7FA

Hardley Road

NR18 0SZ

Folly Road

NR18 0HB

Fiona Close

IP21 4FF

Vaunce's Lane

NR14 6AD

Hardley Road

NR18 9BQ

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.