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NR12 0AD

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Hickling

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Overview

Postcode NR12 0AD is located in a rural village, within the Hickling area of North Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham is £44,006 per year. The median sale price in Hickling is £307,500 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £409,375. The nearest station is Worstead, about 7.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,738 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.1%

Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham is £44,006 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR12 0AD.

Flood risk

Very low

Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham near NR12 0AD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worstead located about 7.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
494.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.37(-77%)
Other theft
2.95(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.74(-94%)
Bicycle theft
0.74(-13%)
Other crime
0.74(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
98.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
25.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.17%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.89%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.46%
Other social rented
38
29.01%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.08%
Social rents from council
8
6.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Hickling

Median price: £307,500
Price per sq ft: £299
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £409K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Hickling area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hickling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£370,000£331
Terraced6£242,500£259
Semi-Detached9£240,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hickling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hickling.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£169,250£251,750
2017£275,000£198,000£173,000
2018£260,000£222,500£175,000
2019£261,000£195,500£195,000
2020£301,250£220,000£200,000
2021£313,500£230,000£230,000
2022£320,000£270,000£237,000
2023£330,500£237,500£495,000
2024£330,000£226,500£178,500
2025£315,000£240,000£343,800
2026£365,000£240,000£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hickling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hickling.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£207£182
2017£236£237£192
2018£258£223£220
2019£260£207£255
2020£247£226£221
2021£306£254£297
2022£347£375£289
2023£313£282—
2024£302£229£184
2025£276£275£296
2026£377£305£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hickling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR12 0AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR12 0AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025The Brambles, Barnfield Close, Norwich, NR12 0YBDetachedFreehold£368,000
10 Dec 20251, Sunflower Cottages, Stubb Road, Norwich, NR12 0YSSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
28 Nov 20252, Sunflower Cottages, Stubb Road, Norwich, NR12 0YSSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
06 Nov 2025The Hollies, Stubb Road, Norwich, NR12 0YSDetachedFreehold£990,000
29 Sept 2025Wallflower Cottage, Stubb Road, Norwich, NR12 0YSTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NR12 0AD postcode area, located within Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for NR12 0AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHickling CofE Infants AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Norfolk district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR12 0AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harry Blathwayt

Hickling - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steffan Aquarone

North Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth NorfolkE07000147
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorfolkE14001396
WardHicklingE05011842
ParishHicklingE04006426
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hoveton, Horning & Potter HeighamE02005583
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Norfolk 014EE01026785
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR12 0AD

Is NR12 0AD (Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham) safe?

The area around NR12 0AD records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR12 0AD?

The median sale price around NR12 0AD in Hickling is £307,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR12 0AD?

There is 1 school close to NR12 0AD, including Hickling CofE Infants Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NR12 0AD?

NR12 0AD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,738 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR12 0AD (Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Norfolk covering NR12 0AD is Steffan Aquarone (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harry Blathwayt (Liberal Democrats).

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