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The Buckenhams & Banham

About

The Buckenhams & Banham ward encompasses a largely agricultural landscape of open fields and scattered woodland in southern Norfolk. The settlement pattern is defined by small, historic villages, including New Buckenham with its notable medieval castle earthworks and planned grid street layout. The area is characterised by quiet country lanes and a network of public footpaths crossing the farmland.

The ward's economy remains rooted in farming, with a mix of arable and livestock production. A specific local feature is the Banham Zoo, a significant conservation centre and private collection that attracts visitors to the area. Community life focuses on the individual villages, each with its own parish council, traditional pubs, and parish churches, such as the one in Old Buckenham with its round tower.

Area overview

On average The Buckenhams & Banham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Buckenhams & Banham is £52,828 per year. There are 5 schools in The Buckenhams & Banham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). The Buckenhams & Banham is home to around 3,263 people, with a population density of about 86.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

The Buckenhams & Banham Population

3,263

Population density

86 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.74(-18%)

Other theft

4.9(-10%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.37(-47%)

Public order

3.06(-40%)

Other crime

2.15(+10%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

3,105

95.19%

Other White

2.21%

Other Asian

0.58%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.52%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.28%

Total population: 3,262

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

861

31.33%

No qualifications

496

18.05%

Level 3 (A level)

459

16.7%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

396

14.41%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

303

11.03%

Total 16+ residents: 2,748

Housing

Owns outright

598

42.62%

Owns with a mortgage

401

28.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

218

15.54%

Other social rented

128

9.12%

Other forms of private rent

3.14%

Total households: 1,403

Property prices in The Buckenhams & Banham

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in The Buckenhams & Banham area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £841,000.

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 The Buckenhams & Banham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	7	£250,000	£157,100	£206,000	£279,000	£321,500
Detached	21	£385,000	£258,000	£325,000	£475,000	£600,000
Semi-Detached	7	£274,000	£205,000	£232,500	£328,750	£577,500

10 years median price trend in The Buckenhams & Banham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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The Buckenhams & Banham

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in The Buckenhams & Banham

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