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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

IP256FE

Goat Willow Close

IP256UD

Lovell Gardens

IP256HR

Trenchard Crescent

IP256EQ

Stevens Close

IP256EA

Saham Road

IP256PL

Glebe Road

IP256XT

Goddards Court

IP256EB

Harvey Street

IP256UY

Meadow Grove

IP256FA

Gregor Shanks Way

IP256PH

Vicarage Walk

IP256ZN

Badger Drive

IP256WY

Watton

IP256UX

Thetford Road

IP256WB

High Street

IP256LD

Wayland Avenue

IP256BH

Jubilee Road

IP256YN

Dye Road

IP256GE

Wild Cherry Close

IP256DJ

Dale Close

IP256TW

Woodpecker Drive

IP256TQ

Curlew Close

IP256HD

Constable Court

IP256RJ

Plover Road

IP256XS

Blenheim Way

IP256LF

Wayland Avenue

IP256UL

Henrys Court

IP256TP

Muston Walk

IP256EW

Nelson Court

IP256YA

Saddlers Drive

IP256GL

Railway Mews

IP256DR

Norwich Road Industrial Estate

IP256AX

South Road

IP256AN

Mill Road

IP256ZG

Bramble Way

IP256EJ

High Street

IP256DF

Norwich Road

IP256FB

Mary Shanks Close

IP256HQ

Peddars Court

IP256DE

Cadman Way

IP256LG

Langmere Road

IP256JA

Changi Road

IP256PJ

Abbey Road

IP255AD

Marriot Drive

IP256TT

Mallard Road

IP256XJ

Edinburgh Close

IP256EG

Sharman Avenue

IP256BX

Thetford Road

IP256YL

The Gallops

IP256DX

Watton

IP256ZE

Harvest Road

IP256YP

The Stables

IP256YG

Watton

IP256UR

Bowes Close

IP256AH

High Street

IP256BQ

Thetford Road

IP256AT

North Road

IP256DH

Norwich Road

IP256WE

Finch Drive

IP256LJ

Wissey Grove

IP256AG

Middle Street

IP256XF

Watton

IP256WA

Bloodhound Road

IP256DT

Saham Road

IP256YW

Shetland Drive

IP256BG

North Road

IP256EF

Goffe Close

IP256BW

Queensway

IP256XZ

Forman Close

IP256AS

George Trollope Road

IP256PN

Thetford Road

IP256JZ

Clarence Court

IP256AZ

Merton Road

IP256EY

Walnut Grove

IP256AP

Vincent Place

IP256AL

Brandon Road

IP256HS

Dowding Road

IP256LP

Stokes Avenue

IP256HB

Dorrs Drive

IP256AE

High Street

IP256UP

High Street

IP256UH

Lovell Gardens

IP256LB

Brandon Road

IP256LA

Swaffham Road

IP256TY

Lovell Gardens

IP256AW

High Street

IP256XP

Wodehouse Court

IP256DP

Garden Close

IP256TS

Tern Close

IP256TU

Lovell Gardens

IP256BA

Merton Road

IP256XN

Fleming Court

IP256AJ

Beechwood Avenue

IP256RA

Watton Green

IP256BJ

Jubilee Road

IP256ED

Sharman Avenue

IP256BS

Thetford Road

IP256EP

Harvey Street

IP256XR

Gable Court

IP256RE

Redhill Lane

Data Sources

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