About Castle Acre

Castle Acre is a village in the county of Norfolk, located in the east of England. It lies within the postcode area PE32 and is situated near the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is known for its historic castle ruins, which date back to the Norman period and offer insight into medieval life. The remains include parts of the castle keep and surrounding walls, now preserved as a scheduled monument. The site is managed by English Heritage and is open to visitors throughout the year. The village itself has a small community and retains a rural character, with a mix of traditional and modern buildings. The surrounding countryside is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Norfolk landscape. Castle Acre is accessible by road and is within easy reach of other local towns and villages.

School Ratings in Castle Acre

Families in Castle Acre have access to 11 local schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Castle Acre

Homes sell for an average of £347K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £391K.

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Acre

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castle Acre around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castle Acre

Broadband services in Castle Acre range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,265 sales

Average Price £347K
£2K — £6.52M
Detached £391K 1,260
Semi £261K 553
Terraced £247K 251
Flat £157K 24

Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools

7 Primary
1 Secondary
3 Other
Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 0.2 miles Sporle Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 3.2 miles OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus 3.6 miles Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Swaffham Primary 3.9 miles Swaffham Children's Centre 4.3 miles Heartwood CofE VC Primary & Nursery School Primary Good 4.3 miles Narborough Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 4.6 miles Great Massingham CofE Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Litcham School All-through Good 4.7 miles The Nicholas Hamond Academy Secondary Good 4.7 miles Swaffham CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 4.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Acre IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Castle Acre are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
6/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
4,048 Children (0-15) 15%
15,507 Working Age 57%
10,412 Older (60+) 38%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 32.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.7% 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

South Acre 0.6 miles Newton 1.2 miles West Lexham 2.2 miles West Acre 2.5 miles East Lexham 2.6 miles Sporle 3.1 miles Rougham 3.3 miles Little Dunham 3.6 miles Swaffham 3.7 miles Great Dunham 3.8 miles Weasenham All Saints 4.2 miles Walton Warren 4.3 miles

Local Government

District Breckland
County Norfolk
Ward Nar Valley
Constituency South West Norfolk
Parish Narborough
Region East of England

Streets in PE32 30 shown View all streets

A47 1 Abbey Road 3 Abbeyfields 2 Acorn Drive 1 Archer Lane 2 Ashwicken Road 2 Back Lane 11 Back Road 3 Back Street 6 Bailey Street 2 Barrows Hole Lane 1 Beeston Road 3 Bell Road 1 Big Wood Lane 1 Bilney Road 1 Birch Drive 1 Birch Road 1 Blacksmith's Row 1 Blacksmiths Way 1 Blake Close 1 Blenheim Crescent 1 Booth Close 1 Bracken Way 1 Briar Close 1 Brick Kiln Lane 1 Brick Yard Lane 1 Bricknel Close 1 Broadgate Lane 3 Brocks Yard 1 Brookwell Springs 2

Postcodes in PE32 50 shown View all postcodes

PE32 1AA PE32 1AB PE32 1AD PE32 1AE PE32 1AF PE32 1AG PE32 1AH PE32 1AJ PE32 1AL PE32 1AN PE32 1AP PE32 1AQ PE32 1AR PE32 1AS PE32 1AT PE32 1AU PE32 1AW PE32 1AX PE32 1AY PE32 1BA PE32 1BD PE32 1BE PE32 1BG PE32 1BH PE32 1BJ PE32 1BL PE32 1BN PE32 1BP PE32 1BQ PE32 1BS PE32 1BT PE32 1BU PE32 1BW PE32 1BX PE32 1BY PE32 1BZ PE32 1DA PE32 1DB PE32 1DD PE32 1DE PE32 1DF PE32 1DG PE32 1DH PE32 1DJ PE32 1DL PE32 1DN PE32 1DP PE32 1DQ PE32 1DR PE32 1DS