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South Norfolk

About

South Norfolk is a largely rural district in the East of England, covering an area of approximately 907 square kilometres. It borders the city of Norwich to the north and stretches south towards the Suffolk border. The district includes market towns such as Wymondham, Diss, and Loddon, which serve as local hubs for commerce and services. The landscape is characterised by farmland, rivers, and small villages, with the River Waveney forming part of its southern boundary.

The area has a mix of historic and modern developments, with medieval churches, traditional thatched cottages, and newer housing estates. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, alongside light industry and retail. South Norfolk is well-connected by road, with the A11 and A140 providing links to Norwich and beyond. The district offers a quieter pace of life compared to urban centres, with access to countryside walks and nature reserves like the Norfolk Broads.

Area overview

On average South Norfolk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Norfolk is £46,459 per year. There are 78 schools in South Norfolk: 64 primary (11 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 9 secondary (3 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Norfolk Population

141,947

Population density

156.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 1,911 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in South Norfolk area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,250 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South Norfolk over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	966	£390,000	£235,000	£315,000	£490,000	£758,338
Flats	101	£150,000	£100,000	£130,000	£170,000	£215,000
Semi-Detached	514	£267,750	£170,000	£235,000	£310,000	£415,000
Terraced	330	£240,000	£135,000	£200,000	£274,500	£366,000

10 years median price trend in South Norfolk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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