House prices in North Norfolk
The median price paid for a home in North Norfolk was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,417 sales. House prices in North Norfolk fell 2.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Norfolk was 13% lower than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in North Norfolk was £865 a month in August 2026, 4.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). North Norfolk had 4.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Norfolk stands out
- North Norfolk has the 2nd lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 54.5%.
- North Norfolk has the 4th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.30 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- North Norfolk has the 18th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 4.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in North Norfolk
The median price paid in North Norfolk was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,417 sales, or £3,258 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £384,000 | 662 | £3,556 | −0.3% | +8.2% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £255,000 | 324 | £3,104 | −2.7% | +4.1% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £220,000 | 290 | £2,972 | −6.4% | +1.9% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £171,500 | 141 | £2,750 | +3.9% | +11.4% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Norfolk | £290,000 | −2.7% | 0.0% | £3,258 | −3.1% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North Norfolk sold for a median £3,258 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% lower than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
North Norfolk has the 153rd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −2.7% change over the year is the 56th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Broadband and mobile in North Norfolk
54.5% of premises in North Norfolk can get gigabit broadband and 95.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 54.5% can get full fibre, and 1.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 2nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
65.5% of premises in North Norfolk get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
How many homes sell in North Norfolk
1,346 homes were sold in North Norfolk in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.30 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Norfolk were 7.9% up on the year before and 43.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 4th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the most of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North Norfolk
The police recorded 4,857 crimes in North Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 4.7 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North Norfolk rose 13.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.5% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.28 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.89 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.41 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.13 |
North Norfolk has the 18th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in North Norfolk
The average private rent in North Norfolk was £865 a month in August 2026, 4.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in North Norfolk are 29.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Norfolk has the 97th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Deprivation in North Norfolk
North Norfolk is the 89th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 89th |
| Income | 134th |
| Employment | 95th |
| Education and skills | 32nd |
| Health | 139th |
| Crime | 265th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 33rd |
| Living environment | 49th |
People moving in and out in North Norfolk
In the year ending June 2025, 5,883 people moved to North Norfolk from elsewhere in the UK and 4,715 moved away, a net gain of 1,168 (11.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Broadland 816
- Norwich 445
- Breckland 344
Most moved out to
- Broadland 961
- Norwich 477
- Breckland 387
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about North Norfolk
How much does a house cost in North Norfolk?
The median price paid for a home in North Norfolk was £290,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £384,000; semi-detached £255,000; terraced £220,000; flats £171,500.
Are house prices in North Norfolk going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Norfolk fell 2.7%, and over five years it did not change 0.0%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Norfolk?
The average private rent in North Norfolk was £865 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £623; 2 bed £809; 3 bed £1,002; 4+ bed £1,355.
Is North Norfolk a safe place to live?
North Norfolk had 4.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 18th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North Norfolk?
54.5% of premises in North Norfolk can get full fibre and 54.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Broadland 25 km
- Breckland 30 km
- Norwich 30 km
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk 32 km
- South Norfolk 44 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.