North Walsham West

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.