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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£75,000	£68,600	£75,000	£90,000	£90,000
Detached	74	£287,500	£184,750	£242,500	£338,750	£464,450
Terraced	26	£185,000	£150,500	£167,125	£230,000	£291,750
Semi-Detached	46	£211,000	£161,250	£191,000	£245,247	£301,250

10 years median price trend in Watton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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