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Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

England / East of England / Broadland / Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

About

Wroxham, Rackheath, and the Plumsteads form a cluster of settlements in Broadland, Norfolk. Wroxham is known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its large marina and boat hire services. The area is centred around the River Bure, attracting visitors for leisure activities. Rackheath, to the north, is a quieter village with a mix of residential and rural spaces, while the Plumsteads are smaller hamlets with a more agricultural character.

The landscape here is dominated by waterways, farmland, and patches of woodland. Wroxham has a range of shops and amenities, serving both locals and tourists. Rackheath has seen recent housing development, balancing growth with its rural surroundings. The Plumsteads retain a more traditional feel, with scattered farms and cottages. Transport links include the B1150 road and regular bus services to Norwich, making the area accessible while maintaining a semi-rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads is £49,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads Population
9,159
Population density
246 per km²

Demographics

British
8,639
94.31%
Other White
168
1.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.38%
Irish
34
0.37%
Total population: 9,160

Housing

Owns outright
1,717
45.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,336
35.04%
Other social rented
346
9.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
270
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.52%
Total households: 3,813

Property prices in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,460,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached93£438,896
Semi-Detached49£290,000
Terraced25£245,000

10 years price trend in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

All postcodes in Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136RQ

Norwich Road

NR136RW

Lower Street

NR136SJ

Wilde Road

NR136TL

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR128FD

Bircham Close

NR128UZ

Top Road

NR135AY

Green Lane

NR135BG

Percy Howes Close

NR135BS

Percy Howes Close

NR135ED

Low Road

NR136GR

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136JW

Honeycombe Road

NR136PD

Green Lane East

NR136QS

Bernard Close

NR128TN

Beech Road

NR128TT

Charles Close

NR135EG

Middle Road

NR136EX

Howlett's Loke

NR136HD

Vicarage Road

NR136HE

New Lane

NR136PJ

Green Lane West

NR136QL

Green Lane East

NR136QQ

Norwich Road

NR136SS

Craske Drive

NR135DF

Seppings Way

NR135DL

Witton Lane

NR135FP

Hobart Drive

NR136GQ

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136JY

Green Lane West

NR136NE

Broadland Northway

NR136SU

Cornwall Close

NR135FU

Church Field

NR128AB

Castle Street

NR128SS

Keys Drive

NR135DA

Broad Lane

NR135EL

Broad Lane

NR135HY

Honeycombe Road

NR136FY

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136GD

Mackintosh Road

NR136LP

Sam Smith Way

NR128SL

Keys Drive

NR128SZ

Park Road

NR136EU

Station Road

NR136EZ

Howlett's Loke

NR136JR

Honeycombe Road

NR136NS

Station Road

NR136NX

Dakenham Close

NR136RL

Redell Close

NR136SH

Fuller Close

NR128FA

Loynes Drive

NR128SA

Norwich Road

NR128TG

Norwich Road

NR135BU

Plumstead Road

NR135DG

Padgate

NR135FL

Lakeland Close

NR136FW

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136HB

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136QN

Vera Road

NR136QU

Burton Drive

NR136SZ

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136TP

Green Lane East

NR135DD

Hare Road

NR135DH

Broadland Drive

NR135DY

Altongate

NR135JB

Brick Kilns Road

NR135JG

Norwich Road

NR136TJ

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136LD

Sam Smith Way

NR136SA

Cheyney Avenue

NR136SD

Greylag Close

NR136SQ

Tagg Way

NR136UW

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR128SH

Church Lane

NR135AB

Church Road

NR135FB

Copeman Road

NR135GA

Cozens-Wiley Road

NR136FT

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136GH

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136RJ

Cheyney Avenue

NR70FE

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR136GE

Wroxham, Rackheath & the Plumsteads

NR135ES

Salhouse Road

NR136FH

Albert Shower Road

NR136QW

Lonsdale Road

NR136QZ

Norwich Road

NR136ST

Muck Lane

NR136SY

Mill Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.