Upper Wensum ward is located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several small villages and hamlets, such as Great Fransham and Little Fransham, which are characterized by traditional Norfolk architecture and agricultural land. The landscape features open fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the region's farming heritage. The area is quiet, with a low population density and a focus on local community life.
Transport links include the A47, which provides access to nearby towns like Swaffham and Dereham. The ward has limited amenities, with most services found in larger neighboring settlements. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, alongside some small businesses. The River Wensum, which flows nearby, adds to the natural setting but does not dominate the ward's geography. Upper Wensum offers a peaceful, countryside environment with a strong connection to Norfolk's rural traditions.
On average Upper Wensum has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Wensum is £45,948 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Wensum: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £223,000 |
10 years price trend in Upper Wensum
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Elsing Road
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Mill Street
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Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth
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Mill Street
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Fakenham Road
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Wensum Drive
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School Road
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Billingford Road
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Collen's Green
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Lime Kiln Road
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Well Close
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Common Lane
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Sloe Berry Lane
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Melvin Tansley Drive
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Broom Green Road
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Stone Lane
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Church Lane
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Rectory Road
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Parfitt Close
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High Street
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Green Lane
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The Street
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth
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Bintree Road
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Chapel Road
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Beehive Way
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Back Lane
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Mill Road
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Malthouse Lane
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Fox Lane
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Yew Tree Court
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Foxley Road
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Elmham Road
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Hollway Lane
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The Street
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Mill Road
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Elmham Road
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Billingford Road
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Eastgate Street
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Broom Green Road
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Church Street
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The Street
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Foxley Road
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Bawdeswell Road
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Mill Street
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High Street
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Yarrow Road
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Mill Road
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Easthaugh Road
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Mill Street
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Low Road
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Fox Lane
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Slad Lane
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Billingford Road
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Brookside
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The Street
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Dirty Lane
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The Glebe
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Chapel Road
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Common Lane
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Bell Close
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Eastgate Street
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Holt Road
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Common Lane
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Park Lane
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Dereham Road
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Blackhorse Meadow
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Two Fields Way
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Greenhouse Road
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Elmham Road
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Richmond Place
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St Michaels Close
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Rectory Road
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Elsing Lane
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Turnpike Close
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Elsing Lane
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Billingford Road
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Common Lane
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Folland Court
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Elmham Road
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Bridge Road
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Back Lane
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Back Lane
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Church Lane
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Dereham Road
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Church Lane
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Port Row
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The Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.