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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% 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. The median sale price in Watton is £234,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,000 and £287,373. 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Watton Population

8,967

Population density

1,245.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,477

83.36%

Other White

1,106

12.33%

Irish

0.67%

Other

0.55%

Roma

0.47%

Total population: 8,969

Economics

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

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

Median price: £234,000

Price per sq ft: £254

Sales (last 12 months): 167

Typical range (middle 50%): £199K – £287K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Watton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	88	£268,500	£261	£190,000	£228,750	£330,749	£417,600
Semi-Detached	51	£210,000	£242	£139,000	£190,000	£241,000	£287,500
Terraced	25	£200,000	£257	£131,000	£167,000	£230,000	£245,000
Flats	3	£87,000	£129	£69,000	£77,000	£88,500	£89,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£221,500	£90,000	£165,000	£150,000
2017	£235,000	£140,000	£182,500	£155,000
2018	£235,000	£125,000	£190,000	£147,000
2019	£246,248	£106,000	£190,000	£160,000
2020	£246,000	£132,500	£173,750	£180,000
2021	£269,500	£118,500	£200,000	£170,000
2022	£300,000	£140,000	£225,000	£195,000
2023	£277,500	£127,250	£230,000	£180,000
2024	£300,000	£128,125	£232,500	£181,250
2025	£289,746	£86,750	£233,500	£180,000
2026	£259,000	£88,500	£225,000	£185,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watton.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£205	£186	£210	£178
2017	£223	£164	£209	£172
2018	£225	£173	£216	£197
2019	£235	£157	£209	£187
2020	£230	£194	£238	£211
2021	£257	£166	£245	£213
2022	£280	£189	£267	£251
2023	£284	£192	£254	£240
2024	£280	£149	£261	£221
2025	£258	£133	£243	£216
2026	£263	£122	£242	£267

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.

Band A£1,629

Band B£1,901

Band C£2,172

Band D£2,444

Band E£2,987

Band F£3,530

Band G£4,073

Band H£4,887

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

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watton

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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