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Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

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About

Watlington is a linear village positioned along the A47, with its historic core set back from this main road. The surrounding landscape consists of largely flat, open farmland typical of the Fens. The community includes a primary school and a few local businesses, with residential development extending along the old railway line. The area provides a quiet, residential base with convenient road links to larger towns like King's Lynn and Downham Market.

To the north, the scattered settlements of Wiggenhall St Germans and Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalene lie along the banks of the River Great Ouse. This is a distinctive area of riverbank houses, raised flood defences, and historic churches. The nearby village of Terrington St John is a larger settlement with a notable medieval church tower visible across the fields. The local economy here remains closely tied to agriculture, with large fields of vegetables and bulb flowers defining the scenery.

Area overview

On average Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John is £52,572 per year. There are 5 schools in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John is home to around 7,351 people, with a population density of about 102.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John Population
7,351
Population density
102.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.77(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.08(-65%)
Other theft
2.86(-49%)
Public order
2.72(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,990
95.08%
Other White
171
2.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.39%
Irish
28
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.33%
Total population: 7,352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,371
22.3%
No qualifications
1,318
21.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,163
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
999
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
732
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,148

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,324
42.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,020
32.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
12.01%
Other social rented
224
7.17%
Other forms of private rent
98
3.14%
Total households: 3,123

Property prices in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John 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 Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£275,000
Semi-Detached35£228,000
Terraced16£188,750

10 years median price trend in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watlington, Wiggenhall & Terrington St John.

Data Sources

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