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Central Wymondham

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About

Central Wymondham ward encompasses the historic core of the market town, centred around its distinctive medieval church with twin towers. The area includes the main commercial streets with independent shops and services, alongside residential neighbourhoods of varying ages. The River Tiffey flows through the southern part of the ward, providing a green corridor.

The ward is defined by its connection to the past, with the ancient Market Cross and timber-framed buildings lining the streets. Local life focuses on the market square and the library, which serves as a community hub. The preserved railway station building on Station Road is a reminder of the town's importance as a junction on the former Wymondham to Forncett line.

Area overview

On average Central Wymondham has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Wymondham is £50,959 per year. There are 3 schools in Central Wymondham: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Wymondham is home to around 5,428 people, with a population density of about 2,321.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Wymondham Population
5,428
Population density
2,321.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.98(+160%)
Other crime
41.82(+2034%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.74(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.82(+118%)
Shoplifting
12.16(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,081
93.61%
Other White
132
2.43%
Other Asian
27
0.5%
Irish
27
0.5%
Other
26
0.48%
Total population: 5,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,459
30.83%
No qualifications
961
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
713
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
712
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,272
46.25%
Owns with a mortgage
570
20.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
388
14.11%
Other social rented
315
11.45%
Social rents from council
103
3.75%
Total households: 2,750

Property prices in Central Wymondham

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Central Wymondham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Wymondham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Wymondham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£245,000
Flats7£115,000
Detached30£351,250
Terraced20£222,500

10 years median price trend in Central Wymondham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Wymondham.

All postcodes in Central Wymondham

NR188EB

Middleton Street

NR180TW

Cursons Mews

NR180BS

Chandlers Close

NR180BE

Chandlers Hill

NR180PD

Rothbury Road

NR188JE

Central Wymondham

NR180DG

Northfield Gardens

NR180PJ

Becketswell Road

NR180JS

Fairland Street

NR180NR

Choseley Court

NR180TR

Parkers Close

NR180EF

Northfield Close

NR188FS

Middleton Street

NR180LH

Ethel Gooch Road

NR180NG

Nelonde Drive

NR180QR

Folly Road

NR180TX

Marwood Close

NR188HT

Central Wymondham

NR188DS

Middleton Street

NR180AU

Friarscroft Lane

NR180QA

Standley Court

NR180LB

Back Lane

NR180LP

Pople Street

NR180LR

Kett's Avenue

NR180QE

Norwich Road

NR180UD

May Close

NR188GW

Central Wymondham

NR188EN

Middleton Street

NR180PS

Pople Street

NR180AY

Queen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.