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The Raynhams

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About

The Raynhams ward is a rural area in central North Norfolk, characterised by farmland and small settlements. It encompasses the villages of East and West Raynham, along with smaller parishes like Helhoughton and Tattersett. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and country lanes defining the area. The River Wensum flows through the western part of the ward.

The area is historically linked to the Raynham Hall estate, a notable country house. Scattered farmsteads and traditional Norfolk churches, such as St. Mary's in West Raynham, are focal points. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and estate management. The ward's quiet character is distinct from the coastal tourism found elsewhere in the district.

Area overview

On average The Raynhams has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Raynhams is £49,799 per year. The median sale price in The Raynhams is £237,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,625 and £281,375. There are 1 schools in The Raynhams: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Raynhams is home to around 2,734 people, with a population density of about 46.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Raynhams Population
2,734
Population density
46.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.07(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.02(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-37%)
Burglary
2.19(-21%)
Other theft
1.83(-67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,600
95.03%
Other White
52
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.58%
Irish
11
0.4%
Total population: 2,736

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
467
20.73%
Level 3 (A level)
465
20.64%
No qualifications
436
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
379
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
273
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
470
39.33%
Owns with a mortgage
321
26.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
262
21.92%
Other social rented
65
5.44%
Other forms of private rent
51
4.27%
Total households: 1,195

Property prices in The Raynhams

Median price: £237,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £281K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £238 per square foot) in The Raynhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Raynhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£870,000£260
Semi-Detached15£235,000£238
Terraced6£170,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Raynhams

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Raynhams.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£190,000£169,000
2017£300,000£160,000£141,500
2018£337,500£169,500£165,000
2019£315,000£177,500£173,500
2020£490,000£185,000£199,950
2021£350,000£195,000£217,500
2022£455,000£230,000£202,000
2023£385,000£225,000£188,000
2024£480,000£247,500£237,500
2025£432,500£200,000£170,000
2026£932,500£244,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Raynhams.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Raynhams.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£159£181
2017£235£177£214
2018£189£179£217
2019£211£182£223
2020£228£181£240
2021£262£193£294
2022£259£241£235
2023£301£234£238
2024£316£209£243
2025£296£203£290
2026£238£243£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Raynhams.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Raynhams in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Norfolk district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for The Raynhams ward.

Local councillors

Nigel Jeremy Housden

The Raynhams - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent