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.
On average Walsingham has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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).
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Chapel Lane
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Walsingham & Raynham
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Spring Lane
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Little Snoring Road
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Fakenham Road
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Egmere Road
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Common Place
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Kettlestone Road
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Fakenham Road
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Green Way
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Friday Market
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Holt Road
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Holt Road
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Dilldash Lane
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Grove Road
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Mount Pleasant
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Water Lane
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Blind Dick's Lane
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New Road
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Dilldash Lane
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Creake Road
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Egmere Road
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The Street
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Fakenham Road
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Folgate Lane
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Bridewell Street
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Friday Market
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Fakenham Road
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Walsingham & Raynham
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Friday Market
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Scarborough Road
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Bull Close Lane
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Bell Close
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Kettlestone Road
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Walsingham & Raynham
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Friday Market
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Wells Road
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Friday Market
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The Street
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Walsingham Road
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Walsingham & Raynham
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Oaklands
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Oaklands
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Fakenham Road
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The Pastures
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Waterden Lane
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Creake Road
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Scarborough Road
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Westgate
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Thursford Road
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Green Way
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Mill Lane
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The Hill
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Holt Road
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Creake Road
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Breck Lane
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