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About

Watton ward encompasses the market town of Watton along with surrounding rural parishes in central Norfolk. The town serves as a local commercial hub with a compact high street and residential areas. The surrounding landscape is characterised by agricultural land, woodland, and scattered villages, reflecting its position within the Breckland region's distinctive sandy soil and heathland ecology.

The ward's history is visibly anchored by the presence of the Watton Windmill, a prominent local landmark. Community life centres on local schools, sports facilities, and the weekly market. The nearby Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path national trail passes through the area, providing a direct link to the wider countryside for walkers and cyclists.

Area overview

On average Watton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 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 1,245.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watton Population
8,967
Population density
1,245.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.64(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.91(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-34%)
Public order
3.35(-36%)
Other theft
2.45(-56%)
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 qualifications or above
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Watton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Detached67£283,000
Flats3£75,000
Semi-Detached41£210,000
Terraced22£177,500

10 years median price trend in Watton

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

All postcodes in Watton

IP256XT

Goddards Court

IP256AN

Mill Road

IP256JB

High Street

IP256RF

Canon Close

IP256TZ

Lovell Gardens

IP256XQ

Orchard Close

IP256XY

Heys Yard

IP256YL

The Gallops

IP256LQ

Ringmere Close

IP256PJ

Abbey Road

IP256DS

St Marys Close

IP256EZ

Dereham Road

IP256TU

Lovell Gardens

IP256WD

Saffron Close

IP256BF

High Street

IP256DH

Norwich Road

IP256ED

Sharman Avenue

IP256UZ

Novak Drive

IP256YF

Horseshoe Close

IP256AP

Vincent Place

IP256EX

Hamilton Close

IP256TT

Mallard Road

IP256AB

High Street

IP256NW

Southview Close

IP256XJ

Edinburgh Close

IP256AZ

Merton Road

IP256HN

Watton

IP256JZ

Clarence Court

IP256PA

Eastern Road

IP256TS

Tern Close

IP256UP

High Street

IP256UW

Heron Way

IP256UY

Meadow Grove

IP256XS

Blenheim Way

IP256YD

Paddock Close

IP256ZE

Harvest Road

IP256GD

Whitebeam Crescent

IP256HA

Dereham Road

IP256HL

Hunters Oak

IP256BD

Merton Road

IP256EH

Harvey Street

IP256ES

Black Horse Close

IP256GE

Wild Cherry Close

IP256WG

Landing Light Way

IP256XL

Spencer Court

IP256YG

Watton

IP256ZA

Aircraft Drive

IP256BQ

Thetford Road

IP256EG

Sharman Avenue

IP256TB

Byfords Way

IP256GJ

Station Way

IP256DB

Norwich Road

IP256UF

Lovell Gardens

IP256AR

High Street

IP256ET

Church Walk

IP256LN

Brandon Road

IP256UE

Lovell Gardens

IP256EA

Saham Road

IP256ZJ

Maize Court

IP256AT

North Road

IP256HJ

The Mews

IP256AF

High Street

IP256ER

Dereham Road

IP256HT

Slessor Close

IP256YB

Shire Horse Way

IP256YH

Roman Drive

IP256AS

George Trollope Road

IP256BA

Merton Road

IP256EF

Goffe Close

IP256LA

Swaffham Road

IP256RP

Redhill Lane

IP256BU

Victoria Court

IP256DD

High Street

IP256HE

Loch Lane

IP256EL

Nelson Court

IP256FJ

Merchants Court

IP256TX

Lovell Gardens

IP256XD

Sandringham Court

IP256XE

High Street

IP256XZ

Forman Close

IP256ZG

Bramble Way

IP256HY

Akrotiri Square

IP256UX

Thetford Road

IP256FB

Mary Shanks Close

IP256LG

Langmere Road

IP256EP

Harvey Street

IP256QZ

Dudley Close

IP256RD

Town Green Road

IP256XF

Watton

IP256DF

Norwich Road

IP256JX

High Street

IP256LF

Wayland Avenue

IP256NX

Adcock Road

IP256WE

Finch Drive

IP256DG

St John Way

IP256DR

Norwich Road Industrial Estate

IP256HQ

Peddars Court

IP256PE

Monkhams Drive

IP256TW

Woodpecker Drive

IP256WW

Angel Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.