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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 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 1,245.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
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
1,245.5 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 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 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
Terraced26£185,000
Semi-Detached46£211,000
Flats5£75,000
Detached74£287,500

10 years median price trend in Watton

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

All postcodes in Watton

IP256EU

Lime Tree Walk

IP256ZN

Badger Drive

IP256EA

Saham Road

IP256HB

Dorrs Drive

IP256TN

Goldfinch Way

IP256DH

Norwich Road

IP256YP

The Stables

IP256TZ

Lovell Gardens

IP256YW

Shetland Drive

IP256EE

Frost Close

IP256AB

High Street

IP256DG

St John Way

IP256AF

High Street

IP256TS

Tern Close

IP256XQ

Orchard Close

IP256TX

Lovell Gardens

IP256BU

Victoria Court

IP256YN

Dye Road

IP256UD

Lovell Gardens

IP256TB

Byfords Way

IP256JX

High Street

IP256UH

Lovell Gardens

IP256GD

Whitebeam Crescent

IP256RJ

Plover Road

IP256WD

Saffron Close

IP256YL

The Gallops

IP256HT

Slessor Close

IP256WJ

Mitchell Close

IP256WE

Finch Drive

IP256PH

Vicarage Walk

IP256AQ

Davey Place

IP256WU

Grey Way

IP256ZQ

Redhill Lane

IP256FJ

Merchants Court

IP256WN

Hugh Way

IP256WW

Angel Close

IP256AN

Mill Road

IP256BB

Churchill Close

IP256BS

Thetford Road

IP256JZ

Clarence Court

IP256UL

Henrys Court

IP256FA

Gregor Shanks Way

IP256UP

High Street

IP256HR

Trenchard Crescent

IP256TU

Lovell Gardens

IP256GE

Wild Cherry Close

IP256PQ

Priory Road

IP256AZ

Merton Road

IP256JB

High Street

IP256YB

Shire Horse Way

IP256HY

Akrotiri Square

IP256LD

Wayland Avenue

IP256UY

Meadow Grove

IP256YF

Horseshoe Close

IP256EG

Sharman Avenue

IP256XR

Gable Court

IP256SR

Kingfisher Way

IP256XE

High Street

IP256XG

St Giles Road

IP256RA

Watton Green

IP256ES

Black Horse Close

IP256FD

Ella Rose Court

IP256DL

Griston Road

IP256WA

Bloodhound Road

IP256AE

High Street

IP256JT

Norwich Road

IP256DP

Garden Close

IP256JA

Changi Road

IP256HG

Bluebell Close

IP256AW

High Street

IP256PA

Eastern Road

IP256ZA

Aircraft Drive

IP256WG

Landing Light Way

IP256HE

Loch Lane

IP256DT

Saham Road

IP256AA

High Street

IP256PN

Thetford Road

IP256YJ

Fairhead Way

IP256TP

Muston Walk

IP256UB

Lovell Gardens

IP256HW

Norwich Road

IP256TQ

Curlew Close

IP256ZJ

Maize Court

IP256GA

Field Maple Road

IP255AF

Buscall Drive

IP256LH

Ringmere Road

IP256UF

Lovell Gardens

IP256ZF

Harvest Road

IP256RE

Redhill Lane

IP256XW

Coburg Close

IP256XT

Goddards Court

IP256UT

Regal Court

IP256QY

Merton Road

IP256AU

West Road

IP256PF

Ashtree Road

IP256HQ

Peddars Court

IP256EF

Goffe Close

IP256LF

Wayland Avenue

IP256GU

Tom Turley Close

IP256BG

North Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.