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North Walsham East

About

North Walsham East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the market town of North Walsham. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. It includes the town's railway station, providing a direct link to Norwich. The ward contains several schools and is bordered by agricultural land to the east, marking the transition from town to countryside.

The town centre, with its historic market cross and parish church, lies just to the west of the ward boundary. A notable local feature is the ruined tower of St. Nicholas Church, which collapsed in the 18th century and remains as a landmark. Daily life here centres on local shops, services, and community facilities, with the broader North Norfolk landscape accessible nearby.

Area overview

On average North Walsham East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% 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 2 schools in North Walsham East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Walsham East is home to around 4,922 people, with a population density of about 890.8 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Walsham East Population

4,922

Population density

890.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

41.45(+33%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.77(-7%)

Shoplifting

8.74(+23%)

Public order

6.5(+25%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.49(-14%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,743

96.44%

Other White

1.34%

Irish

0.53%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.31%

Total population: 4,918

Economics

No qualifications

876

21.38%

Level 4 qualifications or above

807

19.7%

Level 3 (A level)

740

18.06%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

712

17.38%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

535

13.06%

Total 16+ residents: 4,097

Housing

Owns outright

955

42.43%

Owns with a mortgage

518

23.01%

Other social rented

365

16.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

293

13.02%

Social rents from council

3.11%

Total households: 2,251

Property prices in North Walsham East

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in North Walsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £716,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£365,000	£213,500	£315,000	£412,500	£548,000
Flats	2	£174,750	£149,775	£160,875	£188,625	£199,725
Semi-Detached	15	£237,500	£181,750	£224,770	£260,000	£315,000
Terraced	17	£195,000	£143,000	£185,000	£210,000	£220,600

10 years median price trend in North Walsham East

All postcodes in North Walsham East

NR289UZ

Manor Court

NR280RE

Mundesley Road

NR280UD

Birch Close

NR289LP

Holgate Road

NR289NE

White Horse Gardens

NR289XR

Brick Kiln Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail