Buying your first home in Attleborough is never easy, but it’s not as impossible as headlines suggest. While prices are high, history shows affordability is improving—mortgage costs now take a smaller slice of income than in past decades, giving today’s buyers more breathing room.

A new £2m-plus home surcharge is billed as progressive, but its impact falls mainly on London and the South East, where many owners now face an annual bill from 2028. Critics warn it punishes long-term residents, cools the prime market and deepens regional divides, even as households weigh downsizing. Many fear a new cliff edge at £2m too.

In Attleborough, the blend of property types mirrors the town’s character—from flats to semi detached homes and spacious detached homes. This mix, shaped by local history and planning, reveals not just housing trends but the lifestyle choices of the people who call Attleborough home.

An exceptional five-bedroom detached family home offering versatile and spacious accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom annexe. Set on a generous one-third acre plot in the sought-after village of Great Ellingham, this impressive property perfectly blends modern comfort with flexible living.