Property profile

7 Bittern CloseNecton

Map showing 7 Bittern Close, Necton, Swaffham

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Estimated sale price

£390,000

Detached sold in Necton

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold18 May 2026
£393,000Change since last sale: −£2,000 (−0.5%)
Annualised change
−1.1% per yearBreckland annualised change (detached) since 2026: −4.4% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £281 per sq ft
£293 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£12 per sq ft (+4.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Necton
£350,000Estimate vs local median: +£41,000 (+12%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area124 m² / 1,335 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection27 Mar 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 May 2026£393,000+87%
17 Sept 2004£209,995-

Local market

Property prices in Necton

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £278
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £246K – £398K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Necton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Necton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£350,000£281
Semi-Detached6£248,500£259
Terraced7£191,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Necton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Necton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£175,000£105,000
2017£225,875£192,000£152,475
2018£231,000£194,000£159,500
2019£225,000£182,500£130,000
2020£230,000£240,000£230,000
2021£266,000£265,000£190,000
2022£300,000£350,000—
2023£330,000£268,000£204,475
2024£285,000£250,000—
2025£325,000£217,500£207,500
2026£350,000£237,000£168,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Necton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Necton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£229£215
2017£230£194£258
2018£242£225£256
2019£245£199£310
2020£237£230£298
2021£273£263£228
2022£299£315—
2023£305£278£286
2024£290£280—
2025£290£266£318
2026£284£257£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Necton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Necton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 8NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE37 8NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 20267, Bittern Close, Swaffham, PE37 8NPDetachedFreehold£393,000
29 Jun 20266, Kingfisher Drive, Swaffham, PE37 8NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
06 Mar 20266, Heron Way, Swaffham, PE37 8NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
13 Mar 20268, Wyndfields, Swaffham, PE37 8HDDetachedFreehold£315,000
09 May 202521, Wyndfields, Swaffham, PE37 8HDDetachedFreehold£212,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Bittern Close, Necton, SwaffhamFreehold99 m²£180,000 (2013)
3 Bittern Close, Necton, NectonFreehold84 m²£241,500 (2021)
4, Bittern Close, Necton, SwaffhamFreehold78 m²£295,000 (2022)
5 Bittern Close, Necton, SwaffhamFreehold77 m²£160,000 (2003)
6, Bittern Close, Necton, SwaffhamFreehold95 m²£260,000 (2018)
8, Bittern Close, Necton, SwaffhamFreehold94 m²£275,000 (2021)

Area insights for PE37 8NP

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Overview

Postcode PE37 8NP is located in a rural town, within the Necton area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall is £50,085 per year. The median sale price in Necton is £320,000 (around £278 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £246,250 and £398,250. The nearest station is Attleborough, about 13.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,013 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.6%

Approximately 42.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall is £50,085 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE37 8NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall near PE37 8NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Attleborough located about 13.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
2,642.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.63(-41%)
Shoplifting
10.25(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-40%)
Other theft
6.52(+19%)
Public order
4.19(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
368
96.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.05%
Other
3
0.79%
Other White
2
0.53%
Caribbean
1
0.26%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
103
33.99%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
32.95%
Owns outright
55
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.05%
Social rents from council
17
9.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.25%
Total households: 176

Schools

In the PE37 8NP postcode area, located within Dereham West, Necton & Gressenhall, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PE37 8NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryNecton VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE37 8NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE37 8NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-Op25 Hale Road, Necton, Swaffham, PE37 8EYWalking directions to Co-Op