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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

IP256BL

Queensway

IP256UB

Lovell Gardens

IP256AJ

Beechwood Avenue

IP256DP

Garden Close

IP256XN

Fleming Court

IP255AD

Marriot Drive

IP256DL

Griston Road

IP256DU

Norwich Road

IP256DW

Norwich Road

IP256AX

South Road

IP256WH

Jessup Road

IP256XH

Malthouse Close

IP256YP

The Stables

IP256BW

Queensway

IP256EQ

Stevens Close

IP256EY

Walnut Grove

IP256FA

Gregor Shanks Way

IP255AF

Buscall Drive

IP256BT

Thetford Road

IP256DE

Cadman Way

IP256DZ

Donald Moore Gardens

IP256GA

Field Maple Road

IP256GL

Railway Mews

IP256RJ

Plover Road

IP256YY

Wessingham Road

IP256NA

Bridle Road

IP256LW

Brandon Road

IP256AA

High Street

IP256BJ

Jubilee Road

IP256GU

Tom Turley Close

IP256LD

Wayland Avenue

IP256RB

Watton Green

IP256FG

Akrotiri Square

IP256GN

Watton

IP256HX

Tedder Close

IP256LE

Three Post Road

IP256AQ

Davey Place

IP256FE

Goat Willow Close

IP256YW

Shetland Drive

IP256AG

Middle Street

IP256BE

Green Oak Road

IP256BZ

Charles Avenue

IP256EE

Frost Close

IP256HD

Constable Court

IP256YJ

Fairhead Way

IP256HG

Bluebell Close

IP256WB

High Street

IP256XA

Princess Close

IP256HF

Burr Close

IP256TP

Muston Walk

IP256BS

Thetford Road

IP256BX

Thetford Road

IP256EJ

High Street

IP256UN

Tom Milford Place

IP256BH

Jubilee Road

IP256LJ

Wissey Grove

IP256UD

Lovell Gardens

IP256DT

Saham Road

IP256JA

Changi Road

IP256JU

High Street

IP256EN

Nelson Court

IP256EW

Nelson Court

IP256JT

Norwich Road

IP256PF

Ashtree Road

IP256ZL

Wheatcroft Drive

IP256WA

Bloodhound Road

IP256WJ

Mitchell Close

IP256AE

High Street

IP256BN

Wick Farm Close

IP256BP

William Close

IP256ZP

Burrow Drive

IP256BY

Charles Avenue

IP256EB

Harvey Street

IP256HH

Manor Park

IP256YN

Dye Road

IP256DQ

Church Road

IP256RE

Redhill Lane

IP256YE

Farrier Road

IP256ZN

Badger Drive

IP256BG

North Road

IP256PQ

Priory Road

IP256DJ

Dale Close

IP256PL

Glebe Road

IP256TY

Lovell Gardens

IP256WN

Hugh Way

IP256YS

Texel Road

IP256PN

Thetford Road

IP256LP

Stokes Avenue

IP256SR

Kingfisher Way

IP256UR

Bowes Close

IP256UT

Regal Court

IP256DN

Griston Road

IP256HB

Dorrs Drive

IP256HW

Norwich Road

IP256LB

Brandon Road

IP256LH

Ringmere Road

IP256UA

Lovell Gardens

IP256XP

Wodehouse Court

IP256ZF

Harvest Road

IP256ZQ

Redhill Lane

Data Sources

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