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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

NR205NJ

Church Road

NR95BF

Primrose Green

NR203DU

Elsing Road

NR203DY

Peaseland Green

NR203EB

Church Street

NR203JE

Leys Lane

NR203JS

Meadow View

NR204FY

Bluebell Wood Drive

NR204RW

Church Close

NR205ER

Upper Wensum

NR205HA

Street Farm Loke

NR205ND

Upper Wensum

NR203DR

Elsing Road

NR204RE

The Street

NR205HX

Spencers Close

NR205LX

Guist Road

NR205NR

Fludge'S Lane

NR95AQ

The Street

NR203AB

Low Road

NR204HU

Fakenham Road

NR204QN

Fakenham Road

NR204SQ

Hall Road

NR205EU

Heath Road

NR205JQ

Holt Road

NR205NE

The Street

NR204QG

Elsing Lane

NR203NJ

Low Road

NR203TQ

Granary Close

NR205HB

Orchard Close

NR95RW

Home Close

NR205EQ

Hill Farm Cottages

NR205HJ

Billingford Road

NR205HT

Spring Meadow

NR203DL

Main Road

NR205DN

Brisley Road

NR205PA

The Common

NR95RQ

Hammond Place

NR203DW

Hall Lane

NR203HU

Manor Close

NR204RJ

Dereham Road

NR204TJ

Old Woods Green

NR205JB

Holt Road

NR205NF

Church Road

NR203DX

Hall Road

NR204RQ

Holl Lane

NR205AQ

The Glade

NR203EQ

Mill Street

NR204QR

Themelthorpe Road

NR204RT

The Street

NR204SA

Common Lane

NR204AA

Dereham Road

NR204RA

Main Road

NR205EG

The Common

NR205ES

Ryburgh Road

NR205HG

Orchard Close

NR205NU

Bridge Road

NR95PU

Lime Kiln Road

NR95PX

Sparham Hole

NR203DE

Main Road

NR204RU

Reepham Road

NR205DR

Harpers Green

NR205NL

Mill Road

NR203EE

Heath Road

NR204QS

Chapel Road

NR205JX

High Street

NR205NS

Blacksmiths Yard

NR203SP

Bramble Drive

NR205PL

Watery Lane

NR203DZ

Peaseland Green

NR203HJ

The Street

NR203HY

Heath Road

NR204QU

Mill Road

NR205JG

Dereham Road

NR203DJ

Main Road

NR203EP

Swanton Road

NR205LQ

Fakenham Road

NR205HW

Billingford Road

NR95RG

Richmond Close

NR95RT

Heath Road

NR203PZ

Stone Road

NR95QB

Church Farm Lane

NR95QU

Main Road

NR205EP

Broom Green Road

NR95LL

Easthaugh Road

NR203AJ

The Street

NR203DP

Hall Lane

NR204QL

Old Fakenham Road

NR204UP

All Saints Court

NR203AD

Church Road

NR203EA

Church Street

NR203HX

Heath Road

NR203JF

Sandy Lane

NR205HE

Eastgate Street

NR205NZ

Main Drive

NR203HG

Mattishall Lane

NR205EJ

Upper Wensum

NR205JR

Ash Court

NR205LE

County School

NR205PH

Holt Road

NR95RD

Farman Close

Data Sources

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