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Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

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About

The Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham area lies in the Breckland district of Norfolk, known for its mix of rural landscapes and small villages. The region is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodlands, and quiet country lanes. The River Thet flows through parts of the area, adding to its natural appeal. Villages like Great Hockham and Ellingham retain a traditional feel, with historic churches and cottages.

The area is sparsely populated, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. Breckland’s heathland and forest remnants provide habitats for wildlife, including rare bird species. Wayland offers a sense of seclusion, while still being within reach of larger towns like Thetford and Attleborough. The lack of major development preserves its quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham is £46,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham Population
10,106
Population density
65.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,948
88.52%
Other White
515
5.09%
African
67
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
63
0.62%
Irish
63
0.62%
Total population: 10,109

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,492
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,178
31.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
530
14.14%
Other social rented
308
8.22%
Other forms of private rent
131
3.5%
Total households: 3,748

Property prices in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £1,237,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham 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 Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached84£420,000
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached23£290,000
Terraced21£200,000

10 years median price trend in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham.

All postcodes in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171UQ

Chapel Street

NR171ZF

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP241NP

Harling Road

IP241RW

Illington Road

IP256GG

Pembrooke Road

IP256GP

Adland Road

IP256SA

Church Road

IP256RS

Dereham Road

IP256SD

Carbrooke Road

NR171XB

Low Lane

NR171DX

Rocklands Road

NR171ED

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171TL

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR94NT

Back Lane

IP241NW

Kingshill

IP241PU

Marlpit Road

IP256SG

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256TF

Broadmoor Road

IP256YZ

Church Road

IP256ZD

High Street

NR171AH

Halffield Lane

NR171BT

Bray's Lane

NR171EL

Bray's Lane

NR171EN

Rocklands Road

NR171JA

Bow Street

NR171TR

Low Lane

NR171UF

Attleborough Road

NR171ZG

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR94PH

Mere Road

IP241FQ

Bambridge Lane

IP241FZ

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP241NX

Harling Road

IP241QY

Thetford Road

IP241RZ

Illington Road

IP256GQ

Canberra Road

IP256PS

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256RL

The Paddocks

IP256RQ

Manor Road

NR171EA

Watton Road

NR171EJ

Church Road

NR171FE

Rocklands Road

NR171HJ

Harper Close

NR171UD

Bray's Lane

IP241PW

Pockthorpe Lane

IP256FQ

High Street

IP256FS

High Street

IP256GZ

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256JF

Salmond Road

IP256PU

Thompson Road

IP256QW

Crow's Lane

IP256RW

Blenheim Crescent

IP256US

Church View Close

IP256XX

Centenary Way

NR171XD

Fen Street

NR171BN

Bray's Lane

NR171BS

Brown's Lane

NR171EX

The Meadows

NR171HD

The Close

NR171HP

Mere Road

NR171HZ

Bow Street

NR171JU

Rockland Lane

NR171LE

Church Street

NR94PA

Woodrising Road

IP241RN

Illington Road

IP241RS

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256GH

Norwich Road

IP256JD

Cochrane Close

IP256JH

Cochrane Close

IP256RH

Thompson Road

IP256TR

Summer Lane

IP256YR

Church Street

NR171EP

Low Road

NR171DN

The Street

NR171DS

Hargham Road

NR171EW

Low Road

NR171JE

Hingham Road

NR171TF

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP241PT

Hall Lane

IP241RT

School Square

IP256PB

Muriel Way

IP256QT

Crow's Lane

IP256SE

Carbrooke Road

IP256SJ

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171EE

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171PR

Broadacre Drive

NR171UL

Bell Road

NR94NF

Bell Lane

IP241FP

Church Road

IP241PS

Marlpit Road

IP241PZ

Hall Lane

IP241RD

Woodcock Road

IP256JL

Farnborough Road

IP256QQ

Crow's Lane

IP256SU

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256YX

Valetta Drive

NR171EB

Shropham Road

NR171XG

Rocklands Road

NR171XR

Mill Lane

NR94PF

The Street

IP256RZ

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.