Rockland
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Rockland at a glance
- House prices
- £370,000
- Middle69th percentile
- Schools
- 87th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 8th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 20.1 per 1,000 residents
- Strong99th percentile
- Flood risk
- 28.2% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land87th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Rockland a good place to live?
Rockland may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in South Norfolk below.
Rockland and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland | £370,000 | 20.1 |
| Newton Flotman | £412,500 | 32.5 |
| Handbridge Park | £360,000 | 67.6 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Rockland
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 20.1 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 99th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Rockland
House prices
- Median sale price
- £370,000
- Percentile
- 69th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Median of 25 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Rockland
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Rockland is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 7.8 per 1,000 residents: lower than South Norfolk (23.3) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Rockland | South Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 7.8 | 23.3 | 35.9 |
| Burglary | 2.4 | 1.4 | 3.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2.4 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Other crime | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 1.7 | 7.4 | 18.1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1.4 | 5.2 | 10.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5.3 |
| Drugs | 0.7 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Public order | 0.7 | 3.1 | 6.6 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Rockland
Schools
87th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Rockland
Flood risk
28.2% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 27.3% of the area. That is the 87th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Rockland
Transport
8th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Rockland a good place to live?
Rockland may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Rockland safe?
Rockland ranks in the 99th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Rockland?
The median sale price was £370,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 69th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Rockland?
Schools rank in the 87th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Rockland?
Nearby public profiles include Newton Flotman in South Norfolk and Handbridge Park in Cheshire West and Chester.
