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West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

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About

West Winch is a growing village situated just off the A10, with new housing developments expanding its edges. The landscape here is largely flat and agricultural, giving way to the wider, open skies of the Norfolk countryside.

The nearby villages of Marham and Shouldham are set within this rural setting, with the former being home to RAF Marham, a significant operational airbase. The presence of the base brings a distinct character to the area, with aircraft frequently seen and heard overhead. Shouldham sits to the east, its forest providing woodland trails amidst the surrounding farmland.

Area overview

On average West Winch, Marham & Shouldham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 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 per household in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham is £56,764 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). West Winch, Marham & Shouldham is home to around 9,647 people, with a population density of about 100.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.41(-54%)
Shoplifting
4.46(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.35(-62%)
Other theft
3.21(-42%)
Public order
2.8(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,059
25.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,789
22.08%
No qualifications
1,497
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,170
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
866
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 8,102

Housing

Housing tenure

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £1,087,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Winch, Marham & Shouldham 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 West Winch, Marham & Shouldham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£321,250
Semi-Detached10£228,500
Terraced15£196,000

10 years median price trend in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Winch, Marham & Shouldham.

Data Sources

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