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Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

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About

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole ward encompasses several rural villages and their surrounding farmland in the westernmost part of the Norfolk Fens. The landscape is predominantly flat, shaped by extensive historical drainage, with straight roads and wide skies. The villages are connected by the A47, which forms a central artery through the area. The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture and food processing.

A notable landmark is the separate, immense 13th-century bell tower of St Mary's Church in West Walton, standing apart from the main church building. The ward includes the communities of Walpole St Andrew, Walpole St Peter, and Walpole Highway. The River Nene forms part of the western boundary. Much of the area lies close to sea level, with the land protected by engineered flood banks.

Area overview

On average Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole is £47,133 per year. There are 4 schools in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole is home to around 6,063 people, with a population density of about 104.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Population
6,063
Population density
104.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.63(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(+8%)
Public order
5.94(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.44(-53%)
Other theft
4.12(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,690
93.86%
Other White
157
2.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
34
0.56%
Other Asian
26
0.43%
Irish
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,276
25.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
990
19.54%
Level 3 (A level)
870
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,066

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,177
47.4%
Owns with a mortgage
797
32.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
8.1%
Other social rented
180
7.25%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.86%
Total households: 2,483

Property prices in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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 Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£331,000
Semi-Detached13£215,000
Terraced2£150,000

10 years median price trend in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole.

All postcodes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

PE147DL

Harps Hall Road

PE148DH

Chequers Corner

PE147DR

School Road

PE147LA

Eastlands Bank

PE147AQ

Hunchback Lane

PE147QF

Mill Lane

PE147HL

Marsh Road

PE147AE

Waterlees Road

PE147LF

Springfield Road

PE147PD

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

PE147AU

Burrett Road

PE147EF

Salts Road

PE147JE

Walpole Bank

PE147QJ

Mill Road

PE133UD

Sylvden Drive

PE147PP

Chalk Road

PE147QX

Lynn Road

PE147RE

Pearson Terrace

PE147AR

Bucksholt Road

PE147BP

Black Bear Lane

PE147ES

School Road

PE147HU

West Drove North

PE147JD

Walpole Bank

PE147JN

Marsh Road

PE147BA

Fengate Road

PE147BS

Harolds Close

PE147NT

Townsend Estate

PE133TZ

Chapnall Close

PE147AP

S Bend

PE147AS

Burrett Road

PE147BT

Sleights Drive

PE147PH

Chalk Road

PE147NG

Kirtons Close

PE147QD

Hall Road

PE147RD

Miller Terrace

PE133RD

Burrett Road

PE133RF

Burrett Road

PE133XD

Pippin Gardens

PE147BQ

Broadend Road

PE147DX

Jewson Court

PE147PB

Moat Terrace

PE147EQ

St Marys Close

PE147LG

Kirtons Close

PE147LW

Kirkfield Lane

PE147ER

Common Road

PE147LB

Eastlands Bank

PE147LR

Market Lane

PE147QP

Mill Road

PE147RB

Mill Bank

PE147AD

Waterlees Road

PE147HR

Pigeon Street

PE147RA

West Drove South

PE147PE

Walnut Road

PE147DH

Blunts Drove

PE147FD

Lynn Road

PE147JX

Follens Road

PE147DQ

Poplar Fields Drive

PE147BG

Wilkins Road

PE147SW

Green Bank

PE147HZ

Folgate Lane

PE147LP

Market Lane

PE133RB

Church Road

PE147BW

Griffin Close

PE147DY

Farm Close

PE147QQ

School Road

PE147DT

Trafford Estate

PE147DF

Lynn Road

PE147AG

Walton Road

PE147DJ

Blunt's Drove

PE147NQ

Cuttings Court

PE147QZ

Lynn Road

PE147HS

Folgate Lane

PE147JR

Gooses Lane

PE147LN

Wisbech Road

PE147DE

Lynn Road

PE147RG

Cobblers Lane

PE148DQ

Wilkins Road

PE147AT

Burrett Road

PE147BF

Light Lane

PE147ND

Church Close

PE148DJ

Station Road

PE147QH

Ratten Row

PE147HX

West Road

PE147LL

Kirk Road

PE147QA

Lynn Road

PE147QU

Lynn Road

PE148DZ

Walsoken Road

PE133RS

Argyl Gardens

PE147AN

Lynn Road

PE147BD

Biggs Road

PE147DN

St Pauls Road North

PE147JQ

Hill Farm Lane

PE147NL

Police Road

PE147PG

Chalk Road

PE147SR

Trinity Road

PE148DL

Harp's Hall Road

PE147DD

St Pauls Road South

PE133RG

Burrett Road

PE147DS

School Road

PE147HA

School Road

Data Sources

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