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Upper Wensum

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Upper Wensum has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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 £45,947 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Wensum: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Wensum Population
6,530
Population density
59.6 per km²

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

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 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
Detached33£455,000
Semi-Detached25£240,000
Terraced13£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

NR203JE

Ley's Lane

NR203DR

Elsing Road

NR203DU

Elsing Road

NR203DY

Moor Lane

NR203EB

Back Lane

NR203JS

Meadow View

NR204FY

Bluebell Wood Drive

NR205NR

Fludge's Lane

NR204RW

Church Close

NR205ER

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205HA

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205HX

Spencers Close

NR205LX

Guist Road

NR205ND

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR95AQ

Church Lane

NR203AB

Low Road

NR203NJ

Low Road

NR203TQ

Granary Close

NR204HU

Back Lane

NR204QG

Elsing Lane

NR204QN

Fakenham Road

NR204SQ

Bell Close

NR205EU

Gateley Road

NR205HB

Orchard Close

NR205JQ

Holt Road

NR205NE

The Street

NR95RW

Home Close

NR203DL

Fox Lane

NR205DN

Elmham Road

NR205EQ

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205HJ

Billingford Road

NR205HT

Spring Meadow

NR205PA

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR95RQ

The Street

NR204RJ

Dereham Road

NR203DW

Hall Lane

NR203HU

Manor Close

NR204TJ

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205JB

Dereham Road

NR205NF

Church Lane

NR203DX

Hall Road

NR203EQ

Mill Street

NR204QR

Themelthorpe Road

NR204RQ

Holl Lane

NR204RT

Blackhorse Meadow

NR204SA

Common Lane

NR205AQ

Bridge Road

NR203DE

Fox Lane

NR204AA

Dereham Road

NR204RA

Bawdeswell Road

NR204RU

Reepham Road

NR205DR

Gateley Road

NR205EG

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205ES

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205HG

Orchard Close

NR205NL

Mill Road

NR205NU

Bridge Road

NR95PX

Lime Kiln Road

NR95PU

Lime Kiln Road

NR203EE

Heath Road

NR203SP

Bramble Drive

NR204QS

Chapel Road

NR205JX

High Street

NR205NS

Blacksmiths Yard

NR205PL

Watery Lane

NR203HY

Heath Road

NR203DZ

Gallows Lane

NR203HJ

The Street

NR204QU

Mill Road

NR205JG

Dereham Road

NR203DJ

Elsing Road

NR203EP

Elsing Road

NR203PZ

Blind Lane

NR205HW

Billingford Road

NR205LQ

Fiddler's Lane

NR95QB

Church Farm Lane

NR95QU

Fakenham Road

NR95RG

Richmond Close

NR95RT

Heath Road

NR205EP

Broom Green Road

NR95LL

Easthaugh Road

NR203AJ

Manor Close

NR203DP

Hall Lane

NR203HG

Blind Lane

NR204QL

Fakenham Road

NR204UP

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205EJ

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR205JR

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham

NR95PY

Well Lane

NR203HX

Heath Road

NR203AD

Back Lane

NR203EA

Back Lane

NR203JD

Heath Road

NR203JF

Breck Road

NR205HE

Eastgate Street

NR205LE

County School

NR205NZ

Main Drive

NR205PH

Holt Road

NR95LJ

Blind Lane

NR95RD

Farman Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.