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Upper Wensum

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About

Upper Wensum ward is a large, predominantly rural area within the Breckland district of Norfolk. It encompasses a collection of villages and hamlets, including Lyng, Sparham, and Bylaugh, set within a landscape of agricultural fields and river valleys. The ward is named for the River Wensum, which flows through its northern section, influencing the local geography and ecology.

The area's character is defined by its farmland, scattered woodlands, and quiet country lanes. A notable feature is the presence of the Mid-Norfolk Railway, a heritage line that operates steam and diesel services through the ward, offering a specific link to the region's transport history. Community life centres around the individual villages, each with its own parish council and local facilities.

Area overview

On average Upper Wensum has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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 per household in Upper Wensum is £53,256 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Wensum: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Wensum is home to around 6,530 people, with a population density of about 59.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Wensum Population
6,530
Population density
59.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.93(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.87(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-32%)
Other theft
5.97(+7%)
Public order
3.22(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,290
96.34%
Other White
102
1.56%
Irish
21
0.32%
Other Asian
17
0.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.25%
Total population: 6,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,563
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,008
18.36%
No qualifications
991
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,272
45.4%
Owns with a mortgage
841
30.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
10.71%
Other social rented
225
8.03%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.89%
Total households: 2,802

Property prices in Upper Wensum

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Wensum 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 Upper Wensum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£432,000
Semi-Detached24£265,000
Terraced11£221,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Wensum

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Wensum.

All postcodes in Upper Wensum

NR95PY

Church Farm Barns

NR203JD

Heath Road

NR204WE

Greenhouse Road

NR203RT

Upper Wensum

NR205HL

Wensum Drive

NR205LH

School Road

NR95PS

Well Close

NR95LH

Collens Green

NR203DT

Elsing Road

NR203EH

Mill Street

NR204JS

Mill Street

NR205AH

The Street

NR205NQ

Billingford Road

NR95PR

Well Lane

NR204QF

Upper Wensum

NR203EN

Fustyweed

NR204WF

Melvin Tansley Drive

NR205LZ

Stone Lane

NR95RA

Rectory Road

NR203DA

Pound Lane

NR203SN

Sloe Berry Lane

NR205LA

Broom Green Road

NR95PP

Church Lane

NR204FX

Parfitt Close

NR205EH

Church Road

NR205PJ

Green Lane

NR95AN

Manor Close

NR205JY

High Street

NR95PN

Whitwell Road

NR203ED

Upper Wensum

NR204GS

Jubilee Court

NR95QZ

The Street

NR203DB

Mill Road

NR203DH

Low Road

NR203JR

Yew Tree Court

NR204RS

Foxley Road

NR205TS

Hollway Lane

NR95PJ

The Street

NR203HH

Upper Wensum

NR204AJ

Bintree Road

NR204WH

Beehive Way

NR205DL

Brisley Road

NR205NT

Malthouse Lane

NR204RD

The Street

NR205EF

Upper Wensum

NR205HN

Billingford Road

NR205HQ

Hay Meadow

NR205JZ

Broom Green Road

NR204QY

Billingford Road

NR205LW

Woods Lane

NR95PW

Whitwell Road

NR204SZ

Mill Street

NR205LS

Pump Street

NR205NY

Mill Road

NR204QP

The Street

NR204QZ

Bawdeswell Road

NR204SB

Upper Wensum

NR205NP

Yarrow Road

NR95LN

Easthaugh Road

NR203DF

Low Road

NR203DG

Low Road

NR204RP

Billingford Road

NR204SX

Slad Lane

NR204QE

Upper Wensum

NR204RH

Mill Street

NR205JP

Brookside

NR205LF

The Street

NR205PW

Upper Wensum

NR205JT

Holt Road

NR203DS

Elsing Road

NR204AH

Chapel Road

NR95FW

Upper Wensum

NR203TX

The Glebe

NR204RZ

Norwich Road

NR204SL

Bell Close

NR205HD

Eastgate Street

NR204WG

James Mclean Loke

NR205ET

Elmham Road

NR95RF

Richmond Place

NR203HD

Main Road

NR203HN

The Street

NR204SD

Dereham Road

NR204TL

Black Horse Meadow

NR204TQ

Two Fields Way

NR203HP

Rectory Road

NR203UD

Elsing Lane

NR204RX

Reepham Road

NR204ST

Turnpike Close

NR205DW

Elmham Road

NR205EN

Upper Wensum

NR205HF

Eastgate Street

NR205JD

Back Lane

NR203GZ

St Michaels Close

NR204QQ

Elsing Lane

NR204QX

Mill Road

NR204SH

Folland Court

NR205EW

Broom Green

NR205NH

Cubitts Close

NR95RB

Port Row

NR204SE

Paradise Lane

Data Sources

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