Roughton’s current market shows 110 properties listed for sale, of which 106 remain actively on the market and 4 are recorded as sold subject to contract. The average asking price across the village sits at £374,000, with individual listings ranging from £220,000 up to £1,595,000, a spread that reflects everything from modest starter homes to substantial country properties. Properties here are averaging 608 days on the market, and at the current sales rate there is 20.0 months of inventory sitting unsold, both figures that point to a market where stock is plentiful and patience is required from sellers.
Roughton at a glance, based on this snapshot:
The clearest trend in Roughton’s figures is the gap between the volume of stock and the pace at which it clears. With 106 properties still actively marketed against just 4 sold subject to contract, and an average of 608 days on market, homes here are taking considerably longer to find a buyer than the 390 day Norfolk average, a difference of 218 days. The SSTC rate of 20.0% sits level with neighbouring Metton and above both Sustead and Thorpe Market, suggesting that while overall pace is slow, the proportion of homes progressing to contract is not the weakest among this pocket of Norfolk villages. The £220,000 to £1,595,000 price range also points to a market serving distinctly different buyer budgets within the same village.
With 20.0 months of inventory on the books and an average marketing period of 608 days, Roughton currently favours buyers over sellers. The volume of active stock, 106 properties not yet under offer, gives purchasers considerable choice and reduces the urgency to compete for any single listing. That said, an SSTC rate of 20.0% shows that a meaningful slice of stock does move through to contract, and this figure matches Metton’s SSTC rate and outperforms both Sustead and Thorpe Market, so the position is one of buyer advantage rather than outright market stagnation.
Momentum in Roughton is best read against the county backdrop rather than in isolation. Average days on market here stand at 608, some 218 days longer than the Norfolk average of 390 days, indicating a market that continues to take substantially longer to clear than the wider county norm. Against that backdrop, 4 properties currently sitting SSTC out of 110 listed represents the ongoing, if modest, flow of transactions completing despite the large pool of 106 properties still actively seeking buyers. The 20.0 months of inventory confirms that supply is currently running well ahead of the rate at which homes are selling.
Buyers approaching Roughton are in a comparatively strong negotiating position. With 106 properties actively for sale and 20.0 months of inventory outstanding, sellers face genuine competition for buyer attention, and the average 608 day marketing period suggests many vendors have already had to reconsider their original pricing expectations. Given the price range runs from £220,000 to £1,595,000, buyers have room to be selective and to test offers below asking, particularly on stock that has already sat for an extended period, such as the 3 bed detached house on Heath Lane at £300,000 after 262 days on market or the 2 bed detached property on Grove Corner at £250,000 after 289 days.
Working properties across Roughton means getting used to a wide spread of buyer budgets within a single small village. We see everything from a £250,000 two bedroom detached on Grove Corner to a £650,000 three bedroom detached on Back Lane, and pricing each one correctly against 106 active competitors takes a genuine read of the local comparables rather than a generic formula. Our approach in a village like this is to price realistically from day one, because with 608 days as the current average time to sell, an overambitious asking price simply adds months to that figure rather than adding pounds to the eventual sale.
The relationship between Roughton’s stock levels and its sales rate is the central story in this data. A pool of 106 active listings against only 4 currently SSTC produces 20.0 months of inventory, a figure that shows supply considerably outpacing current demand. The average price of £374,000 sits just £4,330 below the Norfolk county average of £378,330, a difference of only 1.1%, so the slower pace here cannot be explained by unusually high pricing relative to the county. The £220,000 to £1,595,000 range, a multiple of more than seven times between the least and most expensive listings, also indicates this is not a uniform market but one spanning entry level homes and substantial country houses within the same set of figures.
Buying in Roughton at present means entering a market with real choice, 106 active listings at last count, and the time to look carefully before committing. The average 608 days on market means few properties are moving at speed, so buyers who take their time to arrange surveys and finance are not typically racing against immediate competing offers. Recent examples on the market include a 5 bed detached house on Chapel Road at £575,000 that went SSTC after just 24 days, alongside a 2 bed detached on Grove Corner at £250,000 still available after 289 days, illustrating that well priced or well presented homes can still move quickly even in a market with this much overall stock.
Roughton’s figures describe a village with more homes for sale than it can currently absorb quickly, yet one where a fifth of listings do still progress to contract. That SSTC rate of 20.0% puts it on par with Metton, and ahead of both Sustead at 15.0% and Thorpe Market also at 15.0%. Our view is that the underlying appeal of the village, its position close to Cromer and the variety of period and modern housing stock, remains sound, but vendors need to price with the 608 day average marketing period firmly in mind rather than expecting a quick sale.
For an investor weighing up Roughton, the average price of £374,000 sits close to, and slightly below, the Norfolk county average of £378,330. The current 20.0 months of inventory and 608 day average marketing period point to a market where stock takes considerable time to clear, which matters for anyone factoring holding costs into an acquisition. The £220,000 to £1,595,000 price range offers entry points at very different levels, and the SSTC rate of 20.0% matches Metton’s rate and exceeds both Sustead and Thorpe Market, suggesting demand here is comparable to, or slightly ahead of, its immediate neighbours despite the long average time on market.
Detached houses dominate Roughton’s current comparable listings, making up 75% (15 of 20) of the sample analysed, with semi-detached houses at 20% (4 of 20) and flats at 5% (1 of 20). This detached heavy mix helps explain the breadth of the £220,000 to £1,595,000 price range, since detached stock alone spans widely different sizes and specifications, from the 2 bed detached at Grove Corner priced at £250,000 to the 5 bed detached on Chapel Road at £575,000. Semi-detached stock, though a smaller share of the market, is represented in recent completed sales by Bracken Cottage on Hillside, a semi-detached property that sold for £350,000, giving a useful reference point for that property type locally.
At the time of this report, 110 properties are listed for sale in Roughton, with 106 still actively marketed and 4 sold subject to contract. Current examples include a 3 bed detached house on Back Lane at £650,000 after 39 days on market, a 2 bed detached property on Grove Corner at £250,000 after 289 days, a 3 bed detached house on Heath Lane at £300,000 after 262 days, and a 3 bed detached property near Cromer on the Roughton address at £550,000 after 31 days. Two Chapel Road properties, a 5 bed detached at £575,000 and a 3 bed detached at £325,000, have both moved to SSTC after 24 and 66 days respectively, showing that some stock is still converting to agreed sales despite the overall 608 day average.
Land Registry data records the following completed sales in Roughton. Meadow View on Old Turnpike Road, a detached property, sold for £327,000 on 2025-12-12. Bracken Cottage on Hillside, a semi-detached property, sold for £350,000 on 2025-10-01. Elm Tree House on Chapel Road, a terraced property, sold for £98,000 on 2025-12-12. Gable End on Thorpe Market Road, a detached property, sold for £120,000 on 2025-07-25. Jonas Farm on Cromer Road in Hanworth, a terraced property, sold for £210,000 on 2026-04-17. Number 5 Wilfred Davison Way, a terraced property, sold for £94,500 on 2025-07-03. These completed transactions sit below the current £374,000 average asking price, reflecting a mix of property types and sizes rather than any single trend.
Roughton’s average price of £374,000 sits £4,330 below the Norfolk county average of £378,330, a difference of 1.1%, making this village broadly in line with the wider county on price. The more significant divergence is in speed of sale, with Roughton’s average of 608 days on market running 218 days longer than the Norfolk average of 390 days. This tells a consistent story, that pricing here is not out of step with the county, but that homes take substantially longer to sell than the Norfolk norm.
Set against its closest neighbours, Roughton’s average price of £374,000 is the lowest of the four. Sustead averages £482,245, a difference of £108,245, with an SSTC rate of 15.0%. Metton averages £424,995, £50,995 higher than Roughton, with an SSTC rate of 20.0%, matching Roughton’s own rate. Thorpe Market averages £399,000, £25,000 above Roughton, with an SSTC rate of 15.0%. On price alone, Roughton offers the most accessible entry point of the four, while its SSTC rate indicates a similar level of buyer conversion to Metton and a stronger rate than both Sustead and Thorpe Market.
Roughton is a small village near Cromer in Norfolk, with addresses across the NR11 postcode area reflecting that position. Its housing stock ranges from smaller terraced homes, such as Elm Tree House on Chapel Road in the recent Land Registry sales, through to the larger detached family houses that dominate the current market, a spread reflected in a price range running from £220,000 to £1,595,000. The mix of property types currently for sale, predominantly detached houses alongside a smaller number of semi-detached homes and flats, points to a village that has grown gradually rather than through large scale new development. Its proximity to Cromer brings the coast, shops and schools within easy reach, while the surrounding countryside keeps the setting rural in character.
Selling in Roughton at present means competing against 106 other active listings and an average marketing period of 608 days, so presentation and pricing both need to be right from the outset. Recent examples show what works, the Chapel Road 5 bed detached that reached SSTC in 24 days at £575,000, and the Chapel Road 3 bed detached that reached SSTC in 66 days at £325,000, both considerably faster than the village average. With 20.0 months of inventory currently on the market, vendors who price in line with recent completed Land Registry sales, rather than solely against other current asking prices, tend to have the more realistic starting point.
Choosing an agent for a Roughton sale means finding one who understands why a 5 bed detached on Chapel Road can go SSTC in 24 days while a 2 bed detached on Grove Corner can still be on the market after 289 days, and can price and present a property accordingly. We track the current 110 listings, the 4 currently under offer, and the completed Land Registry sales in the village closely, so our valuations are grounded in what has actually sold and what is genuinely competing for buyer attention right now, not just a generic estimate.
The Ivybridge Collection maintains an active working knowledge of Roughton’s market, tracking the village’s 110 current listings, its Land Registry sold prices, and its position against neighbouring Norfolk villages on an ongoing basis. For anyone considering a move in or out of Roughton, our team at The Ivybridge Collection is available to talk through what the current 608 day average marketing period and 20.0 months of inventory mean for a specific property or purchase.
Anyone pricing a property in Roughton should start from the recent completed Land Registry sales, such as the £327,000 achieved for Meadow View on Old Turnpike Road or the £350,000 for Bracken Cottage on Hillside, rather than relying solely on current asking prices, given that 106 of the 110 listings have not yet found a buyer. With 20.0 months of inventory outstanding, an asking price set too far above these completed benchmarks risks adding further months to an already lengthy 608 day average. Sellers should also budget for a longer than typical marketing period and consider staged price reviews if a listing has not attracted serious interest within the first two to three months, while buyers should factor the current 608 day average into their own timeline expectations when planning a move.
The figures in this report reflect a snapshot of Roughton’s property market taken on 2026-08-01, covering 110 properties currently for sale, of which 4 are recorded as sold subject to contract, alongside a sample of 20 comparable listings used to establish the property type mix. Recent completed sale prices are drawn from Land Registry records, while comparative figures for Sustead, Metton, Thorpe Market and the Norfolk county average are included to provide wider context. This report is updated periodically to reflect current market conditions.
If you are weighing up a sale in Roughton, or trying to work out what your property might realistically achieve against the current 106 active listings, we would be glad to talk it through. Contact The Ivybridge Collection for a straightforward, evidence-based assessment based on what is actually selling in the village, not just what is currently listed.
For a wider view of the market in this pocket of Norfolk, the property market reports for Sustead, Metton and Thorpe Market cover villages with average prices ranging from £399,000 to £482,245 and SSTC rates of 15.0% and 20.0%, offering useful points of comparison against Roughton’s own figures.
