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NR21 7JX

Dereham Road

The Raynhams

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Detailed insights for NR21 7JX

Overview

Postcode NR21 7JX is located in a rural hamlet, within the The Raynhams area of North Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Walsingham & Raynham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walsingham & Raynham is £49,799 per year. The median sale price in The Raynhams is £225,000 (around £235 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,875 and £277,000. The nearest station is Sheringham, about 17.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Walsingham & Raynham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,152 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Walsingham & Raynham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walsingham & Raynham is £49,799 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR21 7JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walsingham & Raynham near NR21 7JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sheringham located about 17.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
373.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.07(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.02(-65%)
Burglary
2.19(-21%)
Other crime
1.83(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
94.57%
Other White
8
3.62%
Irish
2
0.9%
Other Black
1
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
24.48%
Level 3 (A level)
36
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.15%
No qualifications
30
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.58%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.72%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.93%
Other social rented
15
12.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

Property prices in The Raynhams

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £235
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £181K – £277K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) in The Raynhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Raynhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£870,000£260
Semi-Detached17£215,000£233
Terraced6£170,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Raynhams

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Raynhams.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£190,000£169,000
2017£300,000£160,000£141,500
2018£337,500£169,500£165,000
2019£315,000£177,500£173,500
2020£490,000£185,000£199,950
2021£350,000£195,000£217,500
2022£455,000£230,000£202,000
2023£385,000£225,000£188,000
2024£480,000£247,500£237,500
2025£432,500£200,000£170,000
2026£932,500£244,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Raynhams.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Raynhams.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£159£181
2017£235£177£214
2018£189£179£217
2019£211£182£223
2020£228£181£240
2021£262£193£294
2022£259£241£235
2023£301£234£238
2024£316£209£243
2025£296£203£290
2026£238£243£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Raynhams.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Raynhams in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 7JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR21 7JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202636, Back Street, Fakenham, NR21 7LFTerracedFreehold£138,000
15 May 202516, Dereham Road, Fakenham, NR21 7ABTerracedFreehold£150,000
12 Sept 20258, The Green, Fakenham, NR21 7LGTerracedFreehold£165,000
01 Aug 20254, The Green, Fakenham, NR21 7LGTerracedFreehold£160,000
20 Feb 202622, River Court, Fakenham, NR21 7LZTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the NR21 7JX postcode area, located within Walsingham & Raynham, there are 2 primary and 1 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 NR21 7JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryFakenham Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryFakenham Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miSecondaryFakenham AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR21 7JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR21 7JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco17 Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DXWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miMorrisons Daily5 Bridge Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMilan Mini Market32 Norwich Street, Fakenham, NR21 9AEWalking directions to Milan Mini Market
0.4 miEurope Express17 Norwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8AUWalking directions to Europe Express
0.5 miAldiNorwich Road, Fakenham, NR21 8AXWalking directions to Aldi

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 NR21 7JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nigel Jeremy Housden

The Raynhams - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Jerome Mayhew

Broadland and Fakenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth NorfolkE07000147
Parliamentary ConstituencyBroadland and FakenhamE14001136
WardThe RaynhamsE05011861
ParishHemptonE04006425
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walsingham & RaynhamE02005578
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Norfolk 009AE01026780
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NR21 7JX

Is NR21 7JX (Walsingham & Raynham) safe?

The area around NR21 7JX records about 22 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR21 7JX?

The median sale price around NR21 7JX in The Raynhams is £225,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR21 7JX?

There are 3 schools close to NR21 7JX, including Fakenham Junior School (Good), Fakenham Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Fakenham Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NR21 7JX?

NR21 7JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR21 7JX (Walsingham & Raynham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Broadland and Fakenham covering NR21 7JX is Jerome Mayhew (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nigel Jeremy Housden (Independent).