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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

NR205EP

Broom Green Road

NR205NZ

Main Drive

NR204TL

Black Horse Meadow

NR203HP

Rectory Road

NR205PH

Holt Road

NR204QQ

Elsing Lane

NR204ST

Turnpike Close

NR204RF

The Street

NR95RH

The Drift

NR95RW

Home Close

NR205NB

Foulsham Road

NR205LT

Watts Naval

NR203JR

Yew Tree Court

NR205FB

Beatie Gardens

NR203FA

Canary Close

NR205LN

The Green

NR203DF

Low Road

NR95PS

Well Close

NR205DR

Harpers Green

NR205HJ

Billingford Road

NR203HS

Bishop Herbert Close

NR95PY

Church Farm Barns

NR204QR

Themelthorpe Road

NR203SP

Bramble Drive

NR205HG

Orchard Close

NR205EZ

Great Heath Road

NR203DE

Main Road

NR95PN

Whitwell Road

NR95PJ

The Street

NR203HG

Mattishall Lane

NR205LJ

School Road

NR205JL

Oak Avenue

NR204RQ

Holl Lane

NR204RP

Billingford Road

NR205HQ

Hay Meadow

NR205NG

Billingford Road

NR204AH

Chapel Road

NR203RS

The Street

NR204HU

Fakenham Road

NR205LW

Woods Lane

NR95RZ

Back Lane

NR205JS

Holt Road

NR203HY

Heath Road

NR205NE

The Street

NR205LU

Norwich Road

NR205HF

Eastgate Street

NR203HT

Heath Road

NR205NQ

Billingford Road

NR204AJ

Bintree Road

NR205HD

Eastgate Street

NR205HH

Station Road

NR205JR

Ash Court

NR203HZ

Lily Avenue

NR203AJ

The Street

NR203DS

Elsing Road

NR95BF

Primrose Green

NR205ES

Ryburgh Road

NR204RG

Elmham Road

NR204TQ

Two Fields Way

NR205AA

Church Street

NR205JW

Larch Grove

NR205NN

Mill Road

NR95AQ

The Street

NR203AB

Low Road

NR203HF

Low Road

NR205HX

Spencers Close

NR203HR

Chapel Lane

NR203DD

Mill Road

NR203DY

Peaseland Green

NR205LQ

Fakenham Road

NR203HD

Main Road

NR204FW

Jordan Lane

NR205NF

Church Road

NR95QY

Lyng Road

NR95RU

Bakery Lane

NR204TG

Meadow Loke

NR95QZ

The Street

NR204UP

All Saints Court

NR203DL

Main Road

NR95RD

Farman Close

NR203JF

Sandy Lane

NR205PQ

Holt Road

NR204RJ

Dereham Road

NR205HU

Back Lane

NR203SN

Sloe Berry Lane

NR204SZ

Mill Street

NR204QF

Upper Wensum

NR203EE

Heath Road

NR205ER

Upper Wensum

NR205NP

Yarrow Road

NR203DQ

Low Road

NR95QU

Main Road

NR205JZ

Broom Green Road

NR203TX

The Glebe

NR204TJ

Old Woods Green

NR204SD

Dereham Road

NR205AJ

Malthouse Lane

NR95LL

Easthaugh Road

NR95RN

Hill Paddocks

NR204RX

Reepham Road

Data Sources

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