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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Ley's Lane
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Elsing Road
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Elsing Road
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Moor Lane
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Back Lane
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Meadow View
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Bluebell Wood Drive
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Fludge's Lane
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Church Close
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Spencers Close
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Guist Road
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Church Lane
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Low Road
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Low Road
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Granary Close
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Back Lane
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Elsing Lane
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Fakenham Road
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Bell Close
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Gateley Road
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Orchard Close
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Holt Road
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The Street
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Home Close
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Fox Lane
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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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Spring Meadow
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The Street
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Dereham Road
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Hall Lane
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Manor Close
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Dereham Road
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Church Lane
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Hall Road
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Mill Street
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Themelthorpe Road
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Holl Lane
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Blackhorse Meadow
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Common Lane
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Bridge Road
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Fox Lane
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Dereham Road
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Bawdeswell Road
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Reepham Road
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Gateley Road
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Orchard Close
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Mill Road
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Bridge Road
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Lime Kiln Road
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Lime Kiln Road
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Heath Road
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Bramble Drive
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Chapel Road
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High Street
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Blacksmiths Yard
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Watery Lane
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Heath Road
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Gallows Lane
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The Street
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Mill Road
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Dereham Road
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Elsing Road
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Elsing Road
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Blind Lane
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Billingford Road
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Fiddler's Lane
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Church Farm Lane
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Fakenham Road
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Richmond Close
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Heath Road
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Broom Green Road
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Easthaugh Road
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Manor Close
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Hall Lane
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Blind Lane
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Fakenham Road
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Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham
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Well Lane
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Heath Road
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Back Lane
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Back Lane
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Heath Road
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Breck Road
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Eastgate Street
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County School
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Main Drive
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Holt Road
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Blind Lane
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Farman Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.