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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
6/10
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
31.09(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.88(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.89(-40%)
Other theft
5.36(-2%)
Public order
3.68(-28%)
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 £302,500 in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £1,260,000.

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
Terraced8£208,475
Semi-Detached23£270,000
Detached39£375,000

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

NR203DJ

Main Road

NR205EN

Upper Wensum

NR205AH

The Street

NR204QE

Upper Wensum

NR95LJ

Primrose Green

NR203JE

Leys Lane

NR205EU

Heath Road

NR205EJ

Upper Wensum

NR204QN

Fakenham Road

NR203HX

Heath Road

NR205LR

Gateley Road

NR205JU

Church Lane

NR203HN

The Street

NR205PL

Watery Lane

NR205LX

Guist Road

NR205LH

School Road

NR205NJ

Church Road

NR204AA

Dereham Road

NR203DN

Hall Lane

NR95RS

Quarry Lane

NR204SF

Paradise Road

NR205LZ

Stone Lane

NR204QZ

Bawdeswell Road

NR205LP

Gateley Road

NR95RP

The Common

NR205JP

Brookside

NR210ED

Upper Wensum

NR95AN

Manor Close

NR205LB

Broom Green Road

NR95RT

Heath Road

NR204WG

James Mclean Loke

NR205JH

Cathedral Drive

NR204QY

Billingford Road

NR203DT

Elsing Road

NR205NL

Mill Road

NR205JA

Holt Road

NR95RE

Soanes Court

NR205NY

Mill Road

NR205LD

Mill Road

NR204DF

Dereham Road

NR205NW

Yarrow Road

NR205LS

Pump Street

NR203DP

Hall Lane

NR205AQ

The Glade

NR204UX

Saxon Meadows

NR95RF

Richmond Place

NR205DN

Brisley Road

NR95BQ

Bunnetts Loke

NR203PZ

Stone Road

NR203HW

Rectory Road

NR205JT

Holt Road

NR204SL

Bell Close

NR205ET

Elmham Road

NR204QJ

Old Fakenham Road

NR205PW

Upper Wensum

NR204QS

Chapel Road

NR205NA

Stone Lane

NR205EQ

Hill Farm Cottages

NR95PX

Sparham Hole

NR95FW

Upper Wensum

NR203EA

Church Street

NR95PT

Common Lane

NR204RU

Reepham Road

NR95RJ

Wensum Road

NR203DG

Low Road

NR95PW

Whitwell Road

NR205JJ

Elm Close

NR203JN

Albatross Road

NR204SN

Black Horse Close

NR204SS

Norwich Road

NR205EF

Upper Wensum

NR204SB

Upper Wensum

NR203HQ

Stone Road

NR203EP

Swanton Road

NR203JA

Heath Road

NR95PU

Lime Kiln Road

NR205EG

The Common

NR205EW

Broom Green

NR95PR

Well Lane

NR205EL

Upper Wensum

NR203EW

Elsing Road

NR203DU

Elsing Road

NR203ED

Upper Wensum

NR204QP

The Street

NR203EG

Rectory Road

NR205NR

Fludge'S Lane

NR203GZ

St Michaels Close

NR203HU

Manor Close

NR205NX

Bridge Road

NR205TS

Hollway Lane

NR205LA

Broom Green Road

NR204QT

Mill Road

NR95AL

The Street

NR205LY

Hall Cottage

NR203EJ

Mill Street

NR205JD

Back Lane

NR205EY

Great Heath Road

NR204RA

Main Road

NR203DW

Hall Lane

NR203AD

Church Road

Data Sources

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