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North Walsham West

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About

North Walsham West ward encompasses the western portion of the historic market town of North Walsham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments, situated along a network of local roads and quiet streets. Its western boundary is largely defined by the course of the North Walsham & Dilham Canal, a rare example of a locked canal originally built for Norfolk wherries. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and shops serving the immediate community.

The town's significant history is anchored here, with the ruins of the medieval Church of St. Nicholas, its surviving 1482 bell tower known as the "North Walsham Tower" standing as a prominent landmark following a fire in the 17th century. Land use transitions towards agricultural fields and pasture on its fringes, particularly to the west near the canal. The ward's layout reflects its growth from the historic market centre, with residential areas extending towards these green, open boundaries.

Area overview

On average North Walsham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Walsham West is £44,071 per year. There are 1 schools in North Walsham West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Walsham West is home to around 5,238 people, with a population density of about 509.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Walsham West Population
5,238
Population density
509.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.73(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.03(+4%)
Shoplifting
11.26(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.83(+23%)
Public order
6.68(+30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,995
95.36%
Other White
76
1.45%
Irish
49
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.55%
Other Asian
21
0.4%
Total population: 5,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
945
21.57%
Level 4 qualifications or above
880
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
816
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
16.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
12%
Total 16+ residents: 4,382

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
950
39.21%
Owns with a mortgage
640
26.41%
Other social rented
349
14.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
13.83%
Social rents from council
65
2.68%
Total households: 2,423

Property prices in North Walsham West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in North Walsham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Walsham West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£285,000
Detached23£300,000
Flats8£130,000
Terraced20£212,500

10 years median price trend in North Walsham West

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

All postcodes in North Walsham West

NR280LZ

Debenne Road

NR280DH

Lyngate Road

NR280EF

Skeyton View

NR280AX

Meadow Close

NR280EA

Station Road

NR280BZ

Beech Drive

NR280BG

Lynfield Road

NR280AP

St Marys Way

NR280TP

Heather Close

NR280HG

Bradfield Road

NR280EX

Burton Close

NR280FH

Durrell Way

NR280FN

Windmill Loke

NR280BA

Williams Way

NR280NQ

Weavers Close

NR280EQ

North Walsham West

NR280AL

Nelson Way

NR280BU

Skeyton New Road

NR280BW

Station Road

NR280AF

Foundry Court

NR280BY

Oak Close

NR280LU

Skeyton Road

NR280DX

Norwich Road

NR280SZ

Gooch Close

NR280EN

Cosy Corner

NR280TA

Harbord Close

NR280BJ

Aylsham Road

NR280JQ

Greens Road

NR280TE

Wells Avenue

NR280AT

Northfield Road

NR280HB

Cromer Road

NR280NE

Lyngate Road

NR280NB

Cromer Road

NR280UX

Acacia Drive

NR280DA

Mundesley Road

NR280ST

Hazell Road

NR280FS

Roper Way

NR280HX

Princes Street

NR280ED

Buxton Road

NR280LX

Page Close

NR280AY

Garden Close

NR280TF

Banningham Court

NR280WD

Sendall Road

NR280AG

Oaklands Park

NR280EP

Burton Avenue

NR280DP

Lynfield Road

NR280SY

Juler Close

NR280AS

Northfield Road

NR280EL

Laburnham Road

NR280EW

Burton Avenue

NR280DY

Norwich Road

NR280DU

Norwich Road

NR280HW

Greens Road

NR280HE

Cromer Road

NR280UE

Pellew Place

NR280DZ

Station Road

NR280AR

Northfield Road

NR280ES

Recreation Road

NR280FF

Ewing Road

NR280FU

Currie Close

NR280SL

Barton Close

NR280SJ

Wood View

NR280UW

Nursery Drive

NR280EU

Field View

NR280BS

Skeyton Road

NR280FQ

Hornbeam Road

NR280BB

Beatrice Close

NR280HU

Coronation Walk

NR280AJ

Folgate Road

NR280FA

Fenn Close

NR280AZ

Orchard Close

NR280FZ

Regents Court

NR280SW

Lynfield Road

NR280EJ

Morris Road

NR280DR

Nursery Drive

NR280HP

Kingsway

NR280FE

Cornish Way Business Park

NR280TG

Fairstead Close

NR280TB

Patch Meadow

NR280HR

Cherry Tree Lane

NR280RF

Mundesley Road

NR280EG

Fuller Road

NR280SN

Barton Close

NR280JA

Norwich Road

NR280FP

Kemp Road

NR280TX

Kingsway

NR280JB

Heath Road

NR280HQ

Bradfield Road

NR280HN

Suffield Close

NR280FB

Folgate Road

NR280EB

Millfield Road

NR280BN

Station Road

NR280EY

Ketts Road

NR280SU

Hipperson Close

NR280AW

Cornish Way

NR280AU

Northmead Drive

NR280HS

Cherry Tree Lane

NR280BD

Laundry Loke

NR280JE

Corbett Road

NR280FR

Bailey Road

Data Sources

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