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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 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

NR205JY

High Street

NR205LG

Boars Hill

NR203UD

Elsing Lane

NR95PP

Church Lane

NR205JQ

Holt Road

NR205JB

Holt Road

NR205PA

The Common

NR203DZ

Peaseland Green

NR204QG

Elsing Lane

NR204RZ

Norwich Road

NR205PG

Guist Bottom Road

NR203DB

Mill Road

NR204RH

Slad Lane

NR205HB

Orchard Close

NR204QW

Lawrence Place

NR205HP

Church Road

NR203DH

Low Road

NR203JS

Meadow View

NR203EF

Council Houses

NR204QU

Mill Road

NR203DR

Elsing Road

NR203EB

Church Street

NR204SG

The Drift

NR205NS

Blacksmiths Yard

NR204SX

Slad Lane

NR205LF

The Street

NR204WF

Melvin Tansley Drive

NR205AB

Eastgate Street

NR205DL

Brisley Road

NR203DX

Hall Road

NR205JN

Cedar Close

NR203HJ

The Street

NR95RB

Port Row

NR204QL

Old Fakenham Road

NR95RX

Duffield Crescent

NR95LN

Easthaugh Road

NR203HH

Upper Wensum

NR204SH

Folland Court

NR204UW

Reeves Close

NR204RL

Bylaugh Park

NR204SE

Paradise Lane

NR204RD

The Street

NR205HN

Billingford Road

NR205HW

Billingford Road

NR203JB

Heath Road

NR205EH

Church Road

NR203HL

The Street

NR205PJ

Green Lane

NR203JD

Heath Road

NR95QT

Sparham Hill

NR95LH

Collens Green

NR203EN

Fustyweed

NR204GS

Jubilee Court

NR204WH

Beehive Way

NR204JS

Mill Street

NR205JX

High Street

NR204RB

Festival Road

NR204RT

The Street

NR203NJ

Low Road

NR95RG

Richmond Close

NR204QX

Mill Road

NR205NH

Cubitts Close

NR95RQ

Hammond Place

NR203EH

Mill Street

NR205JG

Dereham Road

NR205LL

The Green

NR203EQ

Mill Street

NR204FY

Bluebell Wood Drive

NR205FD

Kingfisher Close

NR204RR

Billingford Road

NR204SQ

Hall Road

NR203HE

Main Road

NR204UB

Old Reepham Road

NR203DA

Pound Lane

NR95RA

Rectory Road

NR95RL

Pightle Way

NR205HA

Street Farm Loke

NR203RT

Upper Wensum

NR205NU

Bridge Road

NR204RS

Foxley Road

NR205HL

Wensum Drive

NR204RW

Church Close

NR204SA

Common Lane

NR205DW

Elmham Road

NR203FU

Pastures Loke

NR205LE

County School

NR203TQ

Granary Close

NR205EX

Gateley Road

NR205NT

Malthouse Lane

NR205HT

Spring Meadow

NR205HE

Eastgate Street

NR204SJ

Chaucer Close

NR204WE

Greenhouse Road

NR95QB

Church Farm Lane

NR205ND

Upper Wensum

NR95RR

Elsing Road

NR95QX

Woodlands Court

NR204RE

The Street

NR204FX

Parfitt Close

Data Sources

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