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About

Walsingham ward is located in North Norfolk, covering the villages of Little Walsingham, Great Walsingham, and surrounding rural areas. The area is known for its historic significance, particularly as a pilgrimage site due to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. The landscape is characterised by farmland, quiet lanes, and traditional Norfolk architecture, including flint-built cottages and medieval buildings.

The ward has a small, close-knit community with local amenities such as shops, pubs, and tea rooms catering to both residents and visitors. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, alongside tourism linked to the religious heritage and scenic countryside. The River Stiffkey flows through the area, adding to the natural appeal. Walsingham ward offers a quiet, rural lifestyle while maintaining connections to nearby towns like Fakenham for broader services.

Area overview

On average Walsingham has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walsingham is £39,796 per year. There are 3 schools in Walsingham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsingham Population
2,533
Population density
41.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,424
95.7%
Other White
61
2.41%
Irish
13
0.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.28%
Other
6
0.24%
Total population: 2,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
457
39.06%
Owns with a mortgage
258
22.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
17.69%
Other social rented
153
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
60
5.13%
Total households: 1,170

Property prices in Walsingham

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Walsingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsingham 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 Walsingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£443,750
Semi-Detached13£265,000
Terraced5£375,000

10 years median price trend in Walsingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsingham.

All postcodes in Walsingham

NR226EJ

Walsingham & Raynham

NR210LG

Fakenham Road

NR226AP

Green Way

NR226DG

Friday Market

NR210AX

Holt Road

NR210AY

Holt Road

NR210HH

Dilldash Lane

NR219NR

Grove Road

NR226DL

Mount Pleasant

NR226AG

Water Lane

NR226BL

Blind Dick's Lane

NR210HF

New Road

NR210HG

Dilldash Lane

NR219ND

Creake Road

NR226BT

Egmere Road

NR210FD

The Street

NR210LH

Fakenham Road

NR226AB

Folgate Lane

NR226ED

Bridewell Street

NR226BY

Friday Market

NR219SA

Walsingham & Raynham

NR219NE

Fakenham Road

NR226DB

Friday Market

NR226DP

Scarborough Road

NR210HT

Bull Close Lane

NR210HX

Bell Close

NR210JE

Kettlestone Road

NR226AN

Walsingham & Raynham

NR226EL

Friday Market

NR210JT

The Street

NR226BD

Walsingham Road

NR226EG

Friday Market

NR226DU

Wells Road

NR210AR

Walsingham & Raynham

NR210JG

Oaklands

NR210JS

Oaklands

NR210LD

Fakenham Road

NR210RY

The Pastures

NR219QG

Creake Road

NR226AD

Waterden Lane

NR226DF

Scarborough Road

NR226DZ

Westgate

NR210FG

Thursford Road

NR219HZ

Walsingham & Raynham

NR226AS

Green Way

NR226DX

Mill Lane

NR210HZ

The Hill

NR210JF

Holt Road

NR219NF

Creake Road

NR219NP

Breck Lane

NR226BP

Common Place

NR210AZ

Holt Road

NR210HR

Little Snoring Road

NR210JN

Thursford Road

NR210PE

Thursford Road

NR226BX

Back Lane

NR219NW

Breck Lane

NR226BN

Bridewell Street

NR226EF

Knight Street

Data Sources

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