Heacham — a street lined with old stone houses under a blue sky

Area guide · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Living in Heacham

A snapshot of life in Heacham, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Heacham is a village in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, East of England with a population of 4,307. The average house price is £319,998 and the overall crime rate is 57.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Heacham ranks

Population

4,307

Avg House Price

£319,998

Crime Rate

57.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

288 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,054

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Heacham's detached homes (£375,061) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£135,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Heacham prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£210,740 → £319,998).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£375,061	£340,000	51
Semi-Detached	£256,625	£239,500	20
Terraced	£246,882	£230,000	17
Flat	£135,000	£135,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Heacham is 57.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Heacham: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Heacham Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Heacham Junior School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Heacham averages 288 Mbps — 188% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Heacham homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 47.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	66
% Rated C or Above	47.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,512

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,307
Median Age	50.9
Median Household Income	£28,054
Employment Rate	50.2%
Owner Occupied	67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Heacham?

The average house price in Heacham is £319,998 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Heacham?

The most affordable entry point in Heacham is a flat, with an average price of £135,000.

Is Heacham a safe place to live?

Heacham has a recorded crime rate of 57.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Heacham?

Heacham has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Heacham?

Average broadband download speeds in Heacham are around 288 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.

How big is Heacham?

Heacham is a settlement in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with a population of approximately 4,307.

Most compared with

How does Heacham stack up against its neighbours?

Dersingham

Heacham

House price: £311,905 · £319,998
Crime rate: 57.9 · 57.8
Distance: 4.3 mi

Heacham

Hunstanton

House price: £319,998 · £425,723
Crime rate: 57.8 · 57.9
Distance: 2.1 mi

Heacham

King's Lynn

House price: £319,998 · £295,774
Crime rate: 57.8 · 57.9
Distance: 10.8 mi

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Heacham

House price: £585,382 · £319,998
Crime rate: 52.1 · 57.8
Distance: 91.6 mi

Ampthill

Heacham

House price: £717,486 · £319,998
Crime rate: 48.6 · 57.8
Distance: 73.7 mi

Arlesey

Heacham

House price: £476,109 · £319,998
Crime rate: 48.6 · 57.8
Distance: 69.5 mi

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