Postcode NR12 8PP is located in a rural village, within the St Benet's 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 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 St Benet's is £320,000 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,500 and £502,500. The nearest station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,784 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham is £44,006 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR12 8PP.
Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham near NR12 8PP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoveton and Wroxham located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £335 per square foot) in St Benet's area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £390,000 | £325 |
| Terraced | 6 | £285,000 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £245,500 | £358 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369,500 | £177,000 | £172,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £182,500 | £185,000 |
| 2018 | £312,500 | £205,300 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £324,000 | £204,000 | £203,500 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £211,000 | £217,500 |
| 2021 | £431,250 | £262,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £238,750 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £455,000 | £295,000 | £297,500 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £300,000 | £277,500 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £220,000 | £302,500 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £266,000 | £207,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298 | £222 | £216 |
| 2017 | £257 | £200 | £220 |
| 2018 | £268 | £266 | £258 |
| 2019 | £298 | £245 | £257 |
| 2020 | £279 | £229 | £207 |
| 2021 | £348 | £274 | £263 |
| 2022 | £393 | £306 | £276 |
| 2023 | £336 | £291 | £339 |
| 2024 | £352 | £260 | £328 |
| 2025 | £353 | £275 | £248 |
| 2026 | £326 | £358 | £376 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR12 8PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | Barton House, The Moorings, Ferry Cott Lane, Norwich, NR12 8PP | Terraced | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Swan Cottage, Ferry Marina, Norwich, NR12 8PS | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 6, Parker Way, Norwich, NR12 8BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 8A, Hillside Road, Norwich, NR12 8PG | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 2, Hillside Road, Norwich, NR12 8PG | Detached | Freehold | £530,000 |
In the NR12 8PP 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Horning Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
Annual council tax rates for North Norfolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR12 8PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Jonathan Varley
St Benet's - Elected 4 May 2023
Steffan Aquarone
North Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR12 8PP records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around NR12 8PP in St Benet's is £320,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NR12 8PP, including Horning Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NR12 8PP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Norfolk covering NR12 8PP is Steffan Aquarone (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Jonathan Varley (Liberal Democrats).