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About

West Winch ward lies south of King's Lynn, encompassing the villages of West Winch and Setchey alongside surrounding farmland. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with the A10 road forming a central corridor. Development includes newer housing estates, particularly near the village centre, blending with older properties. The landscape is characterised by open, flat fenland, with drainage channels and fields defining much of the scenery.

A notable local feature is the historic Setchey Cross, a medieval stone monument situated at a former crossroads. The ward contains several small businesses and community facilities, including a primary school and village hall. The River Nar flows along its western boundary, influencing the area's drainage and ecology. Traffic on the A10 is a consistent presence, connecting the ward to King's Lynn and the wider road network.

Area overview

On average West Winch has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Winch is £56,764 per year. There are 2 schools in West Winch: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Winch is home to around 5,004 people, with a population density of about 185.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Winch Population
5,004
Population density
185.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.59(-50%)
Shoplifting
8.59(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.59(-43%)
Other theft
4(-28%)
Public order
3.8(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,606
92.03%
Other White
166
3.32%
Indian
50
1%
Irish
35
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.56%
Total population: 5,005

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,019
23.9%
No qualifications
898
21.06%
Level 3 (A level)
793
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
49.74%
Owns with a mortgage
648
30.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
174
8.2%
Other social rented
142
6.69%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.31%
Total households: 2,121

Property prices in West Winch

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in West Winch area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Winch 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£326,000
Semi-Detached5£300,000
Terraced5£187,500

10 years median price trend in West Winch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Winch.

Data Sources

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