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Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham

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About

Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham is a primarily rural area of Breckland, characterised by farmland, woodland and scattered settlements. The landscape is one of open arable fields and patches of historic heathland, with the Little Ouse River marking part of its southern boundary.

The area is bisected by the A11 trunk road. A notable local landmark is the substantial, moated site of St Mary's Priory in the parish of Great Hockham, a reminder of the area's medieval monastic history. Smaller villages like Little Ellingham and Rocklands are typical of this quiet part of Norfolk.

Area overview

On average Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 per household in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham is £53,005 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). Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham is home to around 10,106 people, with a population density of about 65.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.82(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.45(-61%)
Other crime
3.27(+64%)
Other theft
2.97(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-60%)
East of England average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,171
25.61%
No qualifications
1,592
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,544
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,390
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,006
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 8,477

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Wayland, Ellingham & Great Hockham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Detached78£435,000
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached26£260,750
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

IP241QT

Cherry Tree Close

IP256PP

The Paddocks

IP256RR

Saham Road

NR171JD

Hingham Road

NR171TX

Mill Lane

IP256FU

Britannia Road

IP256JQ

Dickson Road

IP256PR

Thetford Road

IP256SB

Dereham Road

NR171DY

Watton Road

NR171LZ

Walsingham Court

NR171TZ

Kemp Meadow

NR171UA

Green Lane

NR94AQ

Back Lane

NR171JX

Anchor Corner

NR171LT

The Green

NR171ZE

Parletts Drive

IP256FN

Fortress Road

IP256QN

All Saints & Wayland

NR94NR

Norwich Road

IP241NH

The Street

IP241QS

Watton Road

IP241RJ

Church Road

IP256NZ

Biggin Hill Way

IP256SZ

Broadmoor Road

IP241QG

College Farm Lane

IP241RB

All Saints & Wayland

IP256GW

Lancaster Avenue

IP256TG

Broadmoor Road

IP241PY

Council Houses

IP255AG

Garner Close

IP256RY

Church Road

NR171JL

Church Avenue

NR171UU

Magpie Lane

IP241FU

All Saints & Wayland

IP241RH

The Row

IP256RN

Blenheim Crescent

IP256SL

Bridge Street

NR171LP

Town Green

NR171LY

Attleborough Road

NR171BU

Bray's Lane

NR171ES

White Post Cottage

NR171UX

The Street

NR94NY

Council Houses

NR171BF

The Meadows

NR171DB

The Green

NR171TT

The Street

IP241SQ

Woodcock Road

IP256GY

Washington Drive

IP256PT

Thompson Road

IP256TD

Mill Lane

NR171LR

Penhill Road

IP241PA

Church Road

IP241PG

Parliament Lane

IP241PH

Mill Road

IP256QG

Church Lane

IP256SQ

Caudlesprings

NR171LN

Long Street

IP256RT

The Street

NR171JJ

Barrack Row

NR171LQ

Attleborough Road

NR171XA

Rectory Road

NR94NX

The Street

IP241PR

Marlpit Road

IP241SE

Woodcock Road

IP256NU

Iris Walk

IP256YU

Church Road

NR171EG

Bradcar Road

NR171JN

Church Road

NR171XH

Swangey Lane

NR94PE

The Street

IP241QF

College Road

IP241RL

Church Road

IP256JR

Cardington Road

NR171AG

Bush Green

IP256SN

Bridge Street

IP256ZR

Airfield Way

NR171UW

Scoulton Road

IP256ST

Shipdham Road

NR171BZ

Mere Road

NR171HW

Home Close

IP241NN

Home Farm Park

IP256FR

Fortress Road

IP256PW

Thompson Road

IP256QA

Church Road

NR171HY

Hingham Road

NR171JY

Anchor Corner

Data Sources

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