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West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

England / East of England / King's Lynn and West Norfolk / West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

About

The West Winch, Marham, and Shouldham area lies southwest of King's Lynn in Norfolk. It is a mix of rural villages and farmland, with the A10 road connecting the settlements. RAF Marham, a major airbase, is a key feature of the area, providing employment and infrastructure. The River Nar flows through the region, adding to the agricultural landscape.

West Winch has seen recent housing development, while Marham and Shouldham retain a more traditional village character. The area is known for its historic churches, such as St. Mary's in Shouldham, and local walking routes like the Nar Valley Way. Farming remains an important part of the local economy, alongside the influence of the nearby military base. The landscape is mostly flat, typical of Norfolk, with scattered woodland and open fields.

Area overview

On average West Winch, Marham & Shouldham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham is £50,100 per year. There are 6 schools in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Winch, Marham & Shouldham Population
9,647
Population density
100.8 per km²

Demographics

British
9,042
93.7%
Other White
260
2.69%
Indian
62
0.64%
Irish
42
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.42%
Total population: 9,650

Housing

Owns outright
1,726
45.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,061
27.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
429
11.2%
Other forms of private rent
331
8.64%
Other social rented
200
5.22%
Total households: 3,829

Property prices in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,087,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£337,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached14£234,500
Terraced12£197,000

10 years price trend in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.