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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 55 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
55
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
30.02(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.11(-56%)
Other theft
4.78(-13%)
Public order
4.62(-10%)
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £685,000.

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
Terraced2£150,000
Semi-Detached17£220,000
Detached43£345,000

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

PE147LG

Kirtons Close

PE147RA

West Drove South

PE147NN

Police Road

PE147QS

Fence Bank

PE147DJ

Blunt's Drove

PE147QP

Mill Road

PE147LJ

Kirk Road

PE133RP

Burrett Gardens

PE147BJ

Green Lane

PE147DE

Lynn Road

PE147LS

Bustards Lane

PE147RF

Mill Lane

PE147BB

Fengate Road

PE147QZ

Lynn Road

PE133SD

Woodlands Court

PE147AQ

Hunchback Lane

PE147HZ

Folgate Lane

PE133RB

Church Road

PE133RS

Argyl Gardens

PE147LR

Market Lane

PE147RG

Cobblers Lane

PE148DH

Chequers Corner

PE148DJ

Station Road

PE147JE

Walpole Bank

PE133RU

Blackbear Lane

PE147NU

Church Road

PE147QU

Lynn Road

PE147JQ

Hill Farm Lane

PE147QY

Lynn Road

PE147ED

Salts Road

PE147JF

Frenchs Road

PE147DG

Common Road

PE147EH

St Marys Road

PE147DN

St Pauls Road North

PE147AP

S Bend

PE147EB

Salts Road

PE147HS

Folgate Lane

PE147NS

Church Road

PE147NP

Walnut Road

PE147LL

Kirk Road

PE147LH

Wisbech Road

PE133RQ

All Saints Avenue

PE147HU

West Drove North

PE147QX

Lynn Road

PE147BP

Black Bear Lane

PE133RD

Burrett Road

PE147JG

Walpole Marsh

PE147PH

Chalk Road

PE147RD

Miller Terrace

PE147HH

Wisbech Road

PE147LW

Kirkfield Lane

PE147SW

Green Bank

PE147DS

School Road

PE147DW

West Drove North

PE147BF

Light Lane

PE147QH

Ratten Row

PE133UD

Sylvden Drive

PE148DZ

Walsoken Road

PE147SN

Trinity Road

PE147DU

Salts Road

PE147DR

School Road

PE147JA

Folgate Lane

PE147AH

Grassgate Lane

PE133DU

Kingsway

PE147QB

Five Alls Road

PE147LN

Wisbech Road

PE147BU

Westry Close

PE133XD

Pippin Gardens

PE147SR

Trinity Road

PE147RE

Pearson Terrace

PE147HR

Pigeon Street

PE147AT

Burrett Road

PE147HY

Folgate Lane

PE147JW

Summer Close

PE147AF

Walton Road

PE147DL

Harps Hall Road

PE147DQ

Poplar Fields Drive

PE147FD

Lynn Road

PE147AL

Lynn Road

PE133TU

Chapnall Road

PE147BE

Biggs Road

PE147BW

Griffin Close

PE147EN

Spencer Close

PE133RT

Burrett Road

PE147DD

St Pauls Road South

PE147AA

First Marsh Road

PE147AG

Walton Road

PE147PR

Springfield Road

PE147DA

Lynn Road

PE147AN

Lynn Road

PE147JB

Walpole Bank

PE147JD

Walpole Bank

PE147DY

Farm Close

PE147PP

Chalk Road

PE147EZ

Orchard Drive

PE147DH

Blunts Drove

PE147NW

Walnut Road

PE148DL

Harp's Hall Road

PE147RN

Main Road

PE147HN

Wisbech Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.