About Houghton St Giles

Houghton St Giles is a small village located in Norfolk, England, within the NR22 postcode area. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside, making it a pleasant place for walks and outdoor activities. The local architecture includes traditional Norfolk flint buildings, which reflect the region's heritage. The village is close to the larger town of King's Lynn, providing access to more extensive amenities and services. Houghton St Giles has a small community feel, with local events often bringing residents together. The nearby countryside offers opportunities for exploring nature, with various paths and trails available for walking and cycling.

School Ratings in Houghton St Giles

Houghton St Giles is served by 11 schools.

House Prices in Houghton St Giles

Property prices average £409K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £479K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Houghton St Giles

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Houghton St Giles, with 1 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Houghton St Giles

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Houghton St Giles 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 Houghton St Giles

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Houghton St Giles, 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 152 sales

Average Price £409K
£20K — £1.65M
Detached £479K 63
Semi £271K 34
Terraced £372K 48

Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools

7 Primary
2 Secondary
2 Other
Walsingham CE VA Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.3 miles Little Snoring Community Primary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 2.9 miles Fakenham Academy Secondary Good 3 miles Duke of Lancaster School Requires Improvement 3.3 miles Hindringham Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles Fakenham Junior School Primary Good 3.5 miles Fakenham Gateway Surestart Children's Centre Outstanding 3.6 miles Fakenham Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 3.6 miles Alderman Peel High School Secondary Good 4.6 miles Wells-Next-the-Sea Primary and Nursery School Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Houghton St Giles IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Houghton St Giles 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
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
3/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
2/10
760 Children (0-15) 13%
3,254 Working Age 57%
2,238 Older (60+) 39%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 42.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.6% 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

Crime in Houghton St Giles 1 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Houghton St Giles falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Anti-social behaviour tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring village.

1 Anti-Social Behaviour
Local Policing
Norfolk Wells-next-the-Sea Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

North Barsham 0.9 miles Little Walsingham 0.9 miles Great Snoring 1.4 miles East Barsham 1.4 miles West Barsham 1.8 miles Great Walsingham 1.8 miles Egmere 1.8 miles Little Snoring 2.6 miles Wighton 2.8 miles Copy's Green 2.8 miles Sculthorpe 3.1 miles Fakenham 3.1 miles

Local Government

District North Norfolk
County Norfolk
Ward Walsingham
Constituency Broadland
Parish Walsingham
Region East of England

Streets in NR22 30 shown View all streets

Back Lane 1 Barsham Road 2 Black Lion Court 1 Bridewell Street 2 Church Street 1 Cleaves Drive 3 Coker's Hill 1 Common Place 3 Edgar Road 3 Egmere Road 2 Fakenham Road 4 Friday Market 2 Green Way 3 Guild Street 2 High Street 3 Hindringham Road 1 Holt Road 1 Knight Street 2 Mount Pleasant 2 Old Wells Road 1 Pilgrims Way 1 Saint Peters Road 1 Scarborough Road 3 Snoring Road 2 Stanton's Track 1 Station Road 2 The Hill 1 Thursford Road 1 Walsingham Road 4 Waterden Lane 3

Postcodes in NR22 50 shown View all postcodes

NR22 6AA NR22 6AB NR22 6AD NR22 6AE NR22 6AG NR22 6AH NR22 6AJ NR22 6AL NR22 6AN NR22 6AP NR22 6AQ NR22 6AR NR22 6AS NR22 6AT NR22 6AU NR22 6AW NR22 6AX NR22 6AY NR22 6AZ NR22 6BA NR22 6BB NR22 6BD NR22 6BG NR22 6BH NR22 6BJ NR22 6BL NR22 6BN NR22 6BP NR22 6BQ NR22 6BS NR22 6BT NR22 6BU NR22 6BW NR22 6BX NR22 6BY NR22 6BZ NR22 6DA NR22 6DB NR22 6DD NR22 6DE NR22 6DF NR22 6DG NR22 6DH NR22 6DJ NR22 6DL NR22 6DN NR22 6DP NR22 6DQ NR22 6DR NR22 6DS