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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

NR95RE

Soanes Court

NR95LJ

Primrose Green

NR95RH

The Drift

NR203HF

Low Road

NR203HR

Chapel Lane

NR203HZ

Lily Avenue

NR203RS

The Street

NR205JN

Cedar Close

NR205LG

Boars Hill

NR204UX

Saxon Meadows

NR205EX

Gateley Road

NR205FB

Beatie Gardens

NR205HU

Back Lane

NR205NB

Foulsham Road

NR95BQ

Bunnetts Loke

NR95QX

Woodlands Court

NR95RR

Elsing Road

NR204DF

Dereham Road

NR204RG

Elmham Road

NR205EZ

Great Heath Road

NR205JA

Holt Road

NR205PG

Guist Bottom Road

NR203JA

Heath Road

NR203JB

Heath Road

NR203HS

Bishop Herbert Close

NR204FW

Jordan Lane

NR204UW

Reeves Close

NR205JJ

Elm Close

NR95AL

The Street

NR204QJ

Old Fakenham Road

NR204QT

Mill Road

NR204RB

Festival Road

NR204RL

Bylaugh Park

NR204SG

The Drift

NR205NX

Bridge Road

NR203FU

Pastures Loke

NR203HQ

Stone Road

NR204RR

Billingford Road

NR205AA

Church Street

NR205LR

Gateley Road

NR205LT

Watts Naval

NR205LU

Norwich Road

NR95RL

Pightle Way

NR203DQ

Low Road

NR203EG

Rectory Road

NR204QW

Lawrence Place

NR204SF

Paradise Road

NR205EL

Upper Wensum

NR205LB

Broom Green Road

NR205LY

Hall Cottage

NR95PT

Common Lane

NR203EF

Council Houses

NR203EJ

Mill Street

NR204SJ

Chaucer Close

NR204SN

Black Horse Close

NR204SS

Norwich Road

NR203DD

Mill Road

NR203EW

Elsing Road

NR203HL

The Street

NR203JN

Albatross Road

NR205LN

The Green

NR95QT

Sparham Hill

NR95RU

Bakery Lane

NR95RZ

Back Lane

NR203HW

Rectory Road

NR205FD

Kingfisher Close

NR205HH

Station Road

NR205JW

Larch Grove

NR205NA

Stone Lane

NR95QY

Lyng Road

NR95RJ

Wensum Road

NR205HP

Church Road

NR205JH

Cathedral Drive

NR205LP

Gateley Road

NR205NG

Billingford Road

NR95RN

Hill Paddocks

NR204TG

Meadow Loke

NR205EY

Great Heath Road

NR205JL

Oak Avenue

NR205LL

The Green

NR95RX

Duffield Crescent

NR204RF

The Street

NR205AB

Eastgate Street

NR205AJ

Malthouse Lane

NR205LJ

School Road

NR205PQ

Holt Road

NR95RP

The Common

NR203FA

Canary Close

NR203HE

Main Road

NR205JS

Holt Road

NR205JU

Church Lane

NR205NW

Yarrow Road

NR203DN

Hall Lane

NR203HT

Heath Road

NR204UB

Old Reepham Road

NR205LD

Mill Road

NR205NN

Mill Road

NR210ED

Upper Wensum

NR95RS

Quarry Lane

Data Sources

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