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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 79 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
79
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
47.54(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(-3%)
Shoplifting
11.07(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+28%)
Public order
6.87(+32%)
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%
Other forms of private rent
65
2.68%
Total households: 2,423

Property prices in North Walsham West

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in North Walsham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,950 up to £625,000.

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
Detached21£319,000
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached15£280,000
Terraced19£215,000

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

NR280AF

Foundry Court

NR280BN

Station Road

NR280ND

Bradfield Road

NR280FB

Folgate Road

NR280FE

Cornish Way Business Park

NR280HR

Cherry Tree Lane

NR280BL

Aylsham Road

NR280HX

Princes Street

NR280SZ

Gooch Close

NR280FS

Roper Way

NR280TB

Patch Meadow

NR280BG

Lynfield Road

NR280DP

Lynfield Road

NR280EB

Millfield Road

NR280FA

Fenn Close

NR280HL

Bradfield Close

NR280TY

Folgate Road

NR280DR

Nursery Drive

NR280LU

Skeyton Road

NR280FX

Hornbeam Road

NR280HS

Cherry Tree Lane

NR280AZ

Orchard Close

NR280EA

Station Road

NR280EF

Skeyton View

NR280LY

Shepheard Close

NR280WD

Sendall Road

NR280HE

Cromer Road

NR280BP

Oak Road

NR280NQ

Weavers Close

NR280SU

Hipperson Close

NR280WH

Bayes Court

NR280FT

Duncan Way

NR280BT

Skeyton Road

NR280EL

Laburnham Road

NR280TA

Harbord Close

NR280AL

Nelson Way

NR280SN

Barton Close

NR280HQ

Bradfield Road

NR280SL

Barton Close

NR280DS

Norwich Road

NR280DZ

Station Road

NR280JA

Norwich Road

NR280TE

Wells Avenue

NR280AQ

Hamilton Close

NR280FU

Currie Close

NR280JG

Skeyton Road

NR280EU

Field View

NR280WF

Gigli Close

NR280DU

Norwich Road

NR280DY

Norwich Road

NR280SW

Lynfield Road

NR280UW

Nursery Drive

NR280EG

Fuller Road

NR280FQ

Hornbeam Road

NR280AT

Northfield Road

NR280EE

South Rise

NR280FP

Kemp Road

NR280TH

Laundry Loke

NR280BA

Williams Way

NR280TG

Fairstead Close

NR280AS

Northfield Road

NR280BW

Station Road

NR280AW

Cornish Way

NR280BS

Skeyton Road

NR280EX

Burton Close

NR280JB

Heath Road

NR280JH

Aylsham Road

NR280AY

Garden Close

NR280EJ

Morris Road

NR280HN

Suffield Close

NR280SS

Petre Close

NR280TP

Heather Close

NR280AN

Gaymers Way

NR280AP

St Marys Way

NR280EP

Burton Avenue

NR280EW

Burton Avenue

NR280ST

Hazell Road

NR280FW

Cousens Close

NR280SY

Juler Close

NR280BZ

Beech Drive

NR280HF

Bradfield Road

NR280AU

Northmead Drive

NR280FJ

Rayna Loke

NR280RF

Mundesley Road

NR280TJ

Harvey Drive

NR280BJ

Aylsham Road

NR280HW

Greens Road

NR280JE

Corbett Road

NR280AR

Northfield Road

NR280BU

Skeyton New Road

NR280WB

Angel Drive

NR280EN

Cosy Corner

NR280TF

Banningham Court

NR280AE

Victory Court

NR280AG

Oaklands Park

NR280ER

Recreation Road

NR280HJ

Kendall Close

NR280WE

Birds Road

NR280DH

Lyngate Road

NR280LZ

Debenne Road

Data Sources

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