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North Walsham Market Cross

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About

North Walsham Market Cross ward encompasses the historic core of this North Norfolk market town. The area centres around the medieval Market Cross itself, a stone structure dating to the early 1600s that once hosted traders beneath its octagonal roof. Surrounding streets like Market Street and Bank Lanes are lined with buildings reflecting centuries of development, from timber-framed facades to Georgian brick. The ward's layout clearly follows the old marketplace pattern, with roads radiating from the central square.

The area functions as the town's primary commercial and civic hub, containing many independent shops, services, and the local council offices. A notable feature is the preserved shell of the Church of St. Nicholas, its ruined 15th-century tower standing adjacent to the modern parish church following a great fire in the 1600s. Residential properties mix with businesses, creating a lived-in urban character distinct from the surrounding rural parishes of the district.

Area overview

On average North Walsham Market Cross has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Walsham Market Cross is £43,673 per year. There are 2 schools in North Walsham Market Cross: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). North Walsham Market Cross is home to around 2,847 people, with a population density of about 1,949.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Walsham Market Cross Population
2,847
Population density
1,949.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
113.1(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.75(+140%)
Shoplifting
20.72(+203%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.51(+160%)
Public order
15.45(+202%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,718
95.5%
Other White
37
1.3%
Irish
22
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.39%
Total population: 2,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
620
24.23%
No qualifications
579
22.63%
Level 3 (A level)
430
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
270
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,559

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
735
50.34%
Owns with a mortgage
294
20.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
16.3%
Other social rented
128
8.77%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.26%
Total households: 1,460

Property prices in North Walsham Market Cross

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in North Walsham Market Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Walsham Market Cross 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 Market Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced3£205,000
Detached21£350,000
Flats9£132,000
Semi-Detached8£271,000

10 years median price trend in North Walsham Market Cross

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

All postcodes in North Walsham Market Cross

NR289GD

Hall Lane

NR289JQ

Youngmans Close

NR289AU

Yarmouth Road

NR280DE

Greenway Close

NR280HY

Morrison Close

Data Sources

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