House prices in South Norfolk
The median price paid for a home in South Norfolk was £295,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,871 sales. House prices in South Norfolk did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 6.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Norfolk was 11% lower than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in South Norfolk was £981 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Norfolk had 4.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Norfolk stands out
- South Norfolk has the 11th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 4.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- South Norfolk has the 24th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 71.7%.
- In the year ending June 2025, South Norfolk had the 25th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +15.6 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in South Norfolk
The median price paid in South Norfolk was £295,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,871 sales, or £3,229 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 886 | £3,345 | −1.8% | +3.6% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £265,000 | 557 | £3,245 | 0.0% | +10.4% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £235,000 | 328 | £3,057 | −2.1% | +10.5% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £151,500 | 100 | £2,596 | −5.3% | +8.2% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Norfolk | £295,000 | 0.0% | +6.3% | £3,229 | −3.8% |
| 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 South Norfolk sold for a median £3,229 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 16% lower than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
South Norfolk has the 151st highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 13th biggest rise of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Crime in South Norfolk
The police recorded 6,413 crimes in South Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 4.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Norfolk rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 4.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.19 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.50 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.44 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.15 |
South Norfolk has the 11th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd 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.
Broadband and mobile in South Norfolk
71.7% of premises in South Norfolk can get gigabit broadband and 96.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 70.9% can get full fibre, and 1.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 24th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
70.0% of premises in South Norfolk get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in South Norfolk
In the year ending June 2025, 10,323 people moved to South Norfolk from elsewhere in the UK and 8,011 moved away, a net gain of 2,312 (15.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Norwich 2,437
- Broadland 990
- Breckland 932
Most moved out to
- Norwich 1,230
- Broadland 1,081
- Breckland 1,019
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in South Norfolk
The average private rent in South Norfolk was £981 a month in August 2026, 3.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Norfolk are 32.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Norfolk has the 139th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
How many homes sell in South Norfolk
1,812 homes were sold in South Norfolk in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.22 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Norfolk were 5.3% up on the year before and 38.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 30th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th 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.
Deprivation in South Norfolk
South Norfolk is the 77th least 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 | 220th |
| Income | 229th |
| Employment | 215th |
| Education and skills | 187th |
| Health | 248th |
| Crime | 275th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 76th |
| Living environment | 151st |
Questions about South Norfolk
How much does a house cost in South Norfolk?
The median price paid for a home in South Norfolk was £295,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £265,000; terraced £235,000; flats £151,500.
Are house prices in South Norfolk going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Norfolk did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 6.3%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Norfolk?
The average private rent in South Norfolk was £981 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £696; 2 bed £890; 3 bed £1,107; 4+ bed £1,573.
Is South Norfolk a safe place to live?
South Norfolk had 4.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 11th 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 South Norfolk?
70.9% of premises in South Norfolk can get full fibre and 71.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Norwich 15 km
- Broadland 21 km
- Great Yarmouth 25 km
- East Suffolk 31 km
- Mid Suffolk 38 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.