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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

IP256FW

High Street

IP256SF

Carbrooke Road

IP256SW

Church Street

NR171BY

Mere Road

NR171LA

Attleborough Road

NR171PX

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171XJ

Penhill Lane

NR171UP

Broad Way

NR94NP

Norwich Road

NR94NS

Norwich Road

IP241NR

Little Hockham Lane

IP241QB

Church Road

IP256FY

Viking Drive

IP256QH

Crow's Lane

IP256SP

Shipdham Road

NR171BX

Gravelpit Hill

NR171DP

Butter's Hall Lane

NR171XE

Fen Street

NR171HR

Chequers Lane

NR171JB

Bow Street

NR171JP

Hingham Road

NR171UG

Attleborough Road

NR171XQ

Rocklands Road

IP241NL

Parliament Lane

IP241NZ

Little Hockham Lane

IP241PX

Griston Road

IP256GB

Neptune Drive

IP256JN

Halton Gardens

IP256SX

Shipdham Road

IP256WS

Lancaster Avenue

NR171EQ

Bradcar Road

NR171EU

Gravelpit Hill

NR171JZ

Church Lane

NR171LB

Green Lane

NR94NU

Bell Lane

IP241PD

Watton Road

IP241RF

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP256FF

Bader Close

IP256FX

High Street

IP256QR

Merton Road

IP256QX

Merton Road

NR171BP

Block Lane

NR171DD

Duke's Lane

NR171DR

Butter's Hall Lane

NR171SZ

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171XW

Mill Lane

IP256QE

Carbrooke Road

IP256QL

Crow's Lane

IP256WL

High Street

NR171DQ

Carbrooke Road

NR171FQ

Low Lane

NR171GZ

Attleborough Road

NR171LL

Glebe Meadow

IP241NT

Harling Road

IP241PP

Sycamore Close

IP256GS

Beverley Close

IP256GX

High Street

IP256NY

High Street

IP256QP

Crow's Lane

NR171DZ

Watton Road

NR171FP

School View

NR171HQ

Bow Street

NR171JS

Crown Lane

NR94PG

Mere Road

IP241RG

Dark Lane

IP241RP

Illington Road

IP241RU

Thetford Road

IP256FP

Fortress Road

IP256RG

Manor Road

NR171DG

Carbrooke Road

NR171DT

Hargham Road

NR171HT

Chequers Green

NR171SY

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR171UH

Attleborough Road

IP241QD

Church Lane

IP256GF

Comet Drive

IP256GR

Sunderland Close

IP256JW

Biggin Hill Way

IP256TA

Broadmoor Road

IP256TJ

Dickson Road

NR171BL

Duke's Lane

NR171DF

Caston Road

NR171LW

Long Street

NR171LX

Long Street

NR171TG

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

NR94PD

Clipbush Lane

IP241FS

Watton Road

IP241FT

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP241PJ

Watton Road

IP256JS

Boscombe Road

NR171DH

Carbrooke Road

NR171FX

Hargham Road

NR171JQ

Wood Lane

NR171JT

Rockland Lane

NR171LU

Crinkle Crankle Lane

NR171TU

Low Lane

IP256PP

The Paddocks

IP241FW

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

IP241QT

Cherry Tree Close

IP256FU

Britannia Road

Data Sources

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