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Briston

Briston is one of 32 wards in North Norfolk, home to 2,546 people in 1,159 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £303,750 over the past two years, in line with the North Norfolk median. On average 7% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 32% below the North Norfolk average.

Ward E05011836 · 86 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,546residentsCensus 2021
£304kmedian sale price70 sales, 24 months
7%green within 500 mpostcode average
8%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Briston in North NorfolkPostcodes in Briston highlighted; the rest of North Norfolk in grey
Map of North Norfolk with Briston highlighted

People and homes.

2,546 residents in 1,159 households, next to the North Norfolk average.

14%
aged 15–29
29%
aged 65 and over
69%
owner-occupied homes
16%
privately rented
14%
socially rented
2%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Briston and North Norfolk.

BristonNorth Norfolk
£134k£220k£305k£390k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£134k£220k£305k£390k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 99 crimes and incidents in Briston in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 39 per 1,000 residents, against 52 across North Norfolk.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Norfolk Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Briston with a published hygiene rating.

14rated food businessesin total
86%rated good or very good (4 or 5)North Norfolk: 95%
2rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)