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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. 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. There are 2 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

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in The Raynhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Raynhams 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 The Raynhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£870,000
Semi-Detached13£200,000
Terraced5£160,000

10 years median price trend in The Raynhams

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Raynhams.

All postcodes in The Raynhams

NR217DH

Stephenson Close

NR217EG

The Raynhams

NR217BS

Helhoughton Road

NR217BQ

Raynham Road

NR217QE

Rose Walk

NR217AH

The Street

NR217PQ

The Raynhams

NR217JW

Holkham Green

NR217BX

Apostle Row

NR217QX

Pine Coombe

NR217PD

The Raynhams

NR217AZ

The Street

NR217NX

Colkirk Hill

NR217EE

The Raynhams

NR217BH

Raynham Road

NR217AB

Dereham Road

PE318RU

Bagthorpe Road

NR217EA

Swaffham Road

NR217HH

Hollow Lane

PE316TD

Elm Lane

NR217QG

Rose Walk

NR217EJ

Colkirk Road

NR217HW

Swaffham Road

NR217PZ

Maple Drive

NR217BP

The Street

NR217LT

Green Lane Estate

NR217PJ

The Raynhams

NR217DY

Helhoughton Road

PE316TF

Elm Lane

NR217DG

Atcherley Square

NR217QY

Bramble Close

PE318FZ

Rudham Road

NR217BZ

Rudham Road

NR217DR

The Raynhams

NR217JP

Oxburgh Square

NR217LW

East View

NR217HN

Wellingham Road

NR217PL

Blenheim Way

NR217RG

Cummings Boulevard

NR217QH

Cherrywood Avenue

NR217JZ

Horns Row

NR217LL

Green Close

NR217LX

Chestnut Avenue

NR217BT

Broomsthorpe Road

NR217BB

The Common

NR217PT

Blenheim Road

NR217BW

Buck Yard

NR217PR

The Raynhams

NR217PG

The Raynhams

NR217RE

Stirling Road

NR217DW

The Raynhams

NR217EF

The Raynhams

NR217EQ

Norman's Burrow Road

NR217LZ

River Court

NR217BU

Broomsthorpe Road

NR217EP

Hall Yard

NR217QJ

Cherrywood Avenue

NR217ER

Hall Yard

Data Sources

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