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North Walsham East

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About

North Walsham East is the eastern quarter of North Walsham in North Norfolk, centered on the town's Market Place and the shops along the high street. The area includes North Walsham railway station on the Bittern Line, with regular services to Norwich and Sheringham, and the town's main secondary school and community facilities. Small business parks and light industrial sites sit close to the A149 corridor, and local council services, a health centre and sports pitches serve residents. Residential streets range from terraces near the centre to larger houses on outer roads.
On the town's eastern edge the North Walsham and Dilham Canal begins at a basin that leads east across lowland marsh and reclaimed fields; sections of the canal have been restored and are used by local boating and wildlife groups. St Nicholas parish church anchors the centre and markets are held in the Market Place. The area combines retail and civic functions with access to railway and inland waterways, making it a focal point for services across this part of North Norfolk.

Area overview

On average North Walsham East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Walsham East is £43,396 per year. There are 3 schools in North Walsham East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Walsham East is home to around 6,816 people, with a population density of about 986.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Walsham East Population
6,816
Population density
986.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-39%)
Shoplifting
5.87(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-35%)
Public order
3.67(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,572
96.49%
Other White
82
1.2%
Irish
38
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.31%
Total population: 6,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,265
21.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,183
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,001
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
955
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,493
45.94%
Owns with a mortgage
671
20.65%
Other social rented
512
15.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
12.49%
Social rents from council
92
2.83%
Total households: 3,250

Property prices in North Walsham East

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in North Walsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £716,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Walsham East 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 North Walsham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£202,500
Terraced21£190,000
Detached39£350,000
Semi-Detached17£250,000

10 years median price trend in North Walsham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walsham East.

All postcodes in North Walsham East

NR289AQ

Randell Close

NR280UA

Acorn Road

NR289EY

Rye Close

NR289AA

New Road

NR289XB

Rosewood

NR288BR

North Walsham Market Cross

NR289DT

Hall Lane

NR289XW

Marjoram Close

NR289HP

Fairview Road

NR289JE

Baker Close

NR280AX

Meadow Close

NR280DW

Bacton Road

NR289HZ

Spenser Avenue

NR288AY

New Road

NR289QF

Farm View

NR289DG

Hall Lane

NR289HT

St Benets Avenue

NR289JB

Thirlby Road

NR289XZ

Plantation Road

NR289EL

Ashfield Road

NR280DJ

Crow Road

NR289ET

Bluebell Road

NR280SZ

Gooch Close

NR289HX

Furze Hill Drive

NR289QE

Valley Gardens

NR289EA

Dixon Road

NR289HU

Furze Hill Drive

NR289NB

Meeting Hill Road

NR289DJ

North Street

NR289JG

Cradlewood Road

NR280UB

Sycamore Close

NR280DE

Greenway Close

NR280TR

New Road

NR280DP

Lynfield Road

NR289HD

Happisburgh Road

NR289HH

Manor Road

NR289JQ

Youngmans Close

NR289HW

Tenison Road

NR289HS

The Close

NR289HJ

Park Avenue

NR280UH

Pickford Close

NR289DX

Hall Lane

NR280DN

Bacton Road

NR289EZ

Mill Road

NR280DD

Mundesley Road

NR280RF

Mundesley Road

NR289XA

Woodside

NR289XN

Honeysuckle Close

NR289BE

Antingham Drive

NR289XT

Hollybush Road

NR280DF

Swafield Rise

NR280BG

Lynfield Road

NR280UQ

Wherry Close

NR289DW

Bacton Road

NR289EJ

Bluebell Road

NR289UT

Sadlers Way

NR289LH

Manor Road

NR289XU

Poppy Close

NR280RD

Mundesley Road

NR289GD

Hall Lane

NR289HQ

Manor Road

NR280LX

Page Close

NR289XL

Primrose Walk

NR280RA

Bacton Road

NR289DL

Old Bear Court

NR289QD

Brick Kiln Road

NR289UX

Brick Kiln Road

NR289ED

Grove Road

NR289FA

Cooper Road

NR289XS

Woodbine Close

NR289XJ

Campion Close

NR289NG

Happisburgh Road

NR289LL

Happisburgh Road

NR289NF

Hagg Loke

NR289NQ

New Road

NR289HB

Happisburgh Road

NR280FG

Arnold Pitcher Close

Data Sources

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