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About

Watton is a market town situated in the heart of the Breckland district. The area is characterised by its position on the edge of the distinctive Breckland heathland, with surrounding agricultural land and forestry plantations. The River Wissey, a tributary of the Great Ouse, flows to the south of the town. Historically, its economy has been linked to the nearby RAF bases, which continue to influence the local community and employment.

The town's layout centres on a traditional market place, reflecting its long-standing role in the local rural economy. A specific local feature is the presence of the Watton Sports Centre, a major facility that serves a wide catchment area beyond the town itself. The surrounding landscape includes pockets of the characteristic Breckland pine woodlands and heath, which support specific wildlife adapted to this dry, sandy soil region.

Area overview

On average Watton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watton is £42,093 per year. There are 3 schools in Watton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Watton is home to around 8,967 people, with a population density of about 1,245.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watton Population
8,967
Population density
1,245.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.32(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.91(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-33%)
Public order
3.68(-28%)
Other theft
2.68(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,477
83.36%
Other White
1,106
12.33%
Irish
60
0.67%
Other
49
0.55%
Roma
42
0.47%
Total population: 8,969

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,246
29.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,377
18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,053
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
978
12.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,651

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,749
43.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
25.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
675
16.87%
Other social rented
333
8.32%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.52%
Total households: 4,001

Property prices in Watton

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Watton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watton 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 Watton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£75,000
Detached74£287,500
Terraced26£185,000
Semi-Detached46£211,000

10 years median price trend in Watton

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

All postcodes in Watton

IP256TB

Byfords Way

IP256ZJ

Maize Court

IP256YY

Wessingham Road

IP256NW

Southview Close

IP256UJ

Lovell Gardens

IP256JB

High Street

IP256WU

Grey Way

IP256BF

High Street

IP256QY

Merton Road

IP256YS

Texel Road

IP256DL

Griston Road

IP256RB

Watton Green

IP256HU

Tedder Close

IP256XQ

Orchard Close

IP256XY

Heys Yard

IP256BY

Charles Avenue

IP256QZ

Dudley Close

IP256BN

Wick Farm Close

IP256BE

Green Oak Road

IP256HT

Slessor Close

IP256FG

Akrotiri Square

IP256HJ

The Mews

IP256HN

Watton

IP256WG

Landing Light Way

IP256XB

Windsor Court

IP256AU

West Road

IP256ZF

Harvest Road

IP256DS

St Marys Close

IP256PF

Ashtree Road

IP256WN

Hugh Way

IP256UT

Regal Court

IP256FD

Ella Rose Court

IP256XH

Malthouse Close

IP256GU

Tom Turley Close

IP256JT

Norwich Road

IP256ZL

Wheatcroft Drive

IP256DN

Griston Road

IP256HZ

Akrotiri Square

IP256UB

Lovell Gardens

IP256BB

Churchill Close

IP256BL

Queensway

IP256DG

St John Way

IP256DB

Norwich Road

IP256XL

Spencer Court

IP256EN

Nelson Court

IP256LQ

Ringmere Close

IP256NA

Bridle Road

IP256UE

Lovell Gardens

IP256EX

Hamilton Close

IP256HY

Akrotiri Square

IP256UA

Lovell Gardens

IP256LL

Brandon Road

IP256EZ

Dereham Road

IP256UN

Tom Milford Place

IP256XA

Princess Close

IP256XD

Sandringham Court

IP256SR

Kingfisher Way

IP256ZP

Burrow Drive

IP256AB

High Street

IP256HP

Portal Avenue

IP256DW

Norwich Road

IP256WH

Jessup Road

IP256DU

Norwich Road

IP256LE

Three Post Road

IP256HE

Loch Lane

IP256AA

High Street

IP256GJ

Station Way

IP256YB

Shire Horse Way

IP256BT

Thetford Road

IP256PA

Eastern Road

IP256YF

Horseshoe Close

IP256HW

Norwich Road

IP256ZQ

Redhill Lane

IP256DA

Norwich Road

IP256HL

Hunters Oak

IP256YE

Farrier Road

IP256TN

Goldfinch Way

IP256PQ

Priory Road

IP256ER

Dereham Road

IP256HH

Manor Park

IP256PE

Monkhams Drive

IP256YD

Paddock Close

IP256YH

Roman Drive

IP256EL

Nelson Court

IP256AY

East Road

IP256ES

Black Horse Close

IP256WD

Saffron Close

IP256YJ

Fairhead Way

IP256DD

High Street

IP256ZB

Pingo Road

IP256ET

Church Walk

IP256RF

Canon Close

IP256RD

Town Green Road

IP256BP

William Close

IP256GA

Field Maple Road

IP256HG

Bluebell Close

IP256AF

High Street

IP256RP

Redhill Lane

IP256ZA

Aircraft Drive

IP256DQ

Church Road

Data Sources

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