About Castle Rising

Castle Rising is a village in the county of Norfolk, located in eastern England. The village is named after the nearby medieval castle, which dates back to the 12th century and was built by William d'Aubigny II. The castle stands on a prominent hill, offering views across the surrounding countryside. The village itself is small and rural, with a mix of traditional brick and flint buildings. The church of St Mary, a Grade I listed building, is a notable feature, with parts of the structure dating back to the 12th century. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, with fields of wheat and barley stretching beyond the village. The postcode area PE31 covers Castle Rising and the surrounding region. The village retains a quiet, peaceful character, typical of many Norfolk communities.

School Ratings in Castle Rising

There are 31 schools in and around Castle Rising. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Castle Rising

The average property price is £432K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £468K.

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Rising

Castle Rising sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castle Rising

Broadband availability in Castle Rising includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. 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 12 nearby View all schools

22 Primary
3 Secondary
6 Other
North Wootton Academy Primary Good 1.3 miles South Wootton Infant School Primary Good 1.8 miles Reffley Academy Primary Good 2 miles South Wootton Junior School Primary Good 2 miles Gaywood Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles St Martha's Catholic Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Springwood High School Secondary Good 2.7 miles Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 2.9 miles Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 3 miles Churchill Park Complex Needs School 3 miles Holly Meadows School Primary Good 3 miles Greenpark Academy Primary Good 3.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Rising IMD 2025

Castle Rising sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

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

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Kings Lynn Train Station 3.8 miles
Watlington Train Station 8.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

North Wootton 1.2 miles Babingley 1.4 miles South Wootton 1.8 miles Wolferton 2.6 miles West Newton 2.6 miles Roydon 2.8 miles Pott Row 3.1 miles Gaywood 3.1 miles Sandringham 3.1 miles Hillington 3.2 miles Congham 3.2 miles Leziate 3.2 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