About Burnham Overy Town

Burnham Overy Town is a small settlement in the Norfolk countryside, situated within the broader Burnham Overy area. It lies close to the coast, with views of the surrounding marshland and the River Burn. The village is part of the civil parish of Burnham Overy and is known for its proximity to the Broads, a network of rivers and broads popular for boating and wildlife. The local community is small and tight-knit, with a mix of residential properties and some historic buildings reflecting the area’s maritime past. The postcode area PE31 covers this region, and the village is accessible by road from nearby towns such as Wells-next-the-Sea. It offers a peaceful environment with a strong sense of local identity and a connection to the natural landscape.

School Ratings in Burnham Overy Town

Burnham Overy Town is served by 3 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Burnham Overy Town

Property prices average £432K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £468K.

Deprivation and Employment in Burnham Overy Town

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Burnham Overy Town falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Burnham Overy Town

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Burnham Overy Town, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,958 sales

Average Price £432K
£100 — £10.47M
Detached £468K 1,940
Semi £333K 1,012
Terraced £343K 641
Flat £209K 85

Schools & Education 3 nearby View all schools

2 Primary
1 Secondary
Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 0.6 miles Alderman Peel High School Secondary Good 4.5 miles Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 4.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Burnham Overy Town IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Burnham Overy Town in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
7/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
3,768 Children (0-15) 13%
15,258 Working Age 52%
13,032 Older (60+) 44%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Burnham Market 0.6 miles Burnham Thorpe 0.9 miles Burnham Overy Staithe 1.2 miles Burnham Norton 1.4 miles North Creake 2.6 miles Muckleton 2.6 miles Burnham Deepdale 2.8 miles New Holkham 3.1 miles Holkham 3.2 miles Brancaster Staithe 3.3 miles Stanhoe 4 miles Wells-Next-The-Sea 4.4 miles

Local Government

District North Norfolk
County Norfolk
Ward The Raynhams
Constituency Broadland
Parish Tattersett
Region East of England

Streets in PE31 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 2 Admirals Drive 1 Alexandra Close 1 Alma Road 3 Anchorage View 1 Anmer Road 1 Appleton Lane 1 Appletree Close 2 Austin Fields 1 Back Lane 7 Back Street 1 Bagthorpe Road 4 Balmoral Close 1 Balmoral Crescent 1 Bank Road 1 Bankside 2 Barmer Road 1 Barwick Road 2 Beach Road 9 Beacon Hill 1 Beacon Hill Road 2 Beech Drift 1 Beechwood Court 1 Bell Meadows 1 Bellamy's Lane 1 Bennett Mews 1 Benstead Close 1 Bewick Close 1 Birch Close 1 Bircham Road 8

Postcodes in PE31 50 shown View all postcodes

PE31 6AA PE31 6AB PE31 6AD PE31 6AE PE31 6AF PE31 6AG PE31 6AH PE31 6AJ PE31 6AL PE31 6AN PE31 6AP PE31 6AQ PE31 6AR PE31 6AS PE31 6AT PE31 6AU PE31 6AW PE31 6AX PE31 6AY PE31 6AZ PE31 6BA PE31 6BB PE31 6BD PE31 6BE PE31 6BG PE31 6BH PE31 6BJ PE31 6BL PE31 6BN PE31 6BP PE31 6BS PE31 6BT PE31 6BU PE31 6BW PE31 6BX PE31 6BY PE31 6BZ PE31 6DA PE31 6DB PE31 6DD PE31 6DE PE31 6DF PE31 6DG PE31 6DH PE31 6DJ PE31 6DL PE31 6DN PE31 6DP PE31 6DQ PE31 6DR