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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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watton Population

8,967

Population density

1,245.5 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 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

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
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
Flats	5	£75,000	£68,600	£75,000	£90,000	£90,000
Detached	74	£287,500	£184,750	£242,500	£338,750	£464,450

10 years median price trend in Watton

Data Sources

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

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

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