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Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

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About

The Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough area lies within the Breckland region, characterised by open agricultural land and scattered woodland. The landscape is gently undulating, with fields defined by hedgerows and quiet lanes connecting the small villages. The River Nar flows through the southern part of this area, influencing the local topography and ecology.

The settlements are modest and linear in form, often centred around historic church buildings. A notable local feature is the presence of the Mid-Norfolk Railway, whose heritage line runs near the villages, with a station at Narborough. This adds a distinct historical transport element to the rural setting.

Area overview

On average Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough is £51,987 per year. There are 9 schools in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough is home to around 9,246 people, with a population density of about 46.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough Population
9,246
Population density
46.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.2(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-22%)
Other theft
2.27(-59%)
Public order
2.27(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,857
95.79%
Other White
173
1.87%
Irish
51
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.26%
Total population: 9,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,083
26.53%
No qualifications
1,595
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,361
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,196
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
859
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,851

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,905
47.73%
Owns with a mortgage
990
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
11.43%
Other social rented
402
10.07%
Other forms of private rent
129
3.23%
Total households: 3,991

Property prices in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £420K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,848 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£365,000£285
Semi-Detached26£248,975£276
Terraced8£205,000£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£179,000£195,000
2017£257,000£199,975£160,000
2018£295,000£180,000£195,000
2019£275,000£217,500£210,000
2020£335,000£252,000£226,000
2021£347,500£247,000£246,500
2022£359,000£266,250£246,250
2023£425,000£254,250£189,000
2024£367,500£246,250£220,000
2025£375,000£250,000£208,250
2026£370,000£248,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£208£232
2017£225£206£226
2018£243£222£232
2019£246£225£212
2020£249£232£185
2021£268£249£316
2022£309£277£275
2023£314£284£281
2024£297£261£276
2025£296£264£303
2026£284£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

Is Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough safe?

Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough?

The median sale price in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough is £290,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough?

Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough has 8 primary schools (6 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough?

Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough sits around rank 15,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough?

The average household income in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough is around £51,987 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

NR192QT

Rawhall Lane

PE322RT

Colley Hill Drift

PE322SL

Weasenham Road

NR205TG

Wash Lane

PE322RJ

Godwick

PE322NG

Chapel Lane

PE322SH

The Street

PE322DU

Priory Close

PE322TL

Burrells Meadow

PE322NY

Butt Lane

PE322PQ

Wellingham Road

PE322FL

Mill Drift

PE322TJ

Dodma Road

PE321SR

Swaffham Road

NR205LP

Gateley Road

NR217HT

Clay Lane

NR205LL

The Green

NR217HY

Manor Farm Cottage

PE322LL

Castle Acre Road

PE322SX

Lambert's Lane

PE322RA

The Street

NR217NR

Church Road

PE322DA

Hall Road

NR205EE

Main Dereham Road

PE322EH

South Acre Road

NR204BZ

Church Road

NR204TA

Maple Close

PE322PD

Back Street

NR204HR

Beech Road

NR205SU

The Terrace

NR204HY

Back Lane

PE322DG

The Street

NR204FZ

Shrubland Drive

NR205DZ

Oxwick Road

NR204AB

Church Road

PE322GG

Hermitage

NR205DJ

Thumb Lane

NR217NF

Fakenham View

NR205DX

Oxwick Road

PE322RG

Stanfield Road

PE322BY

Newton

PE322QT

Weasenham Road

PE322PY

Rattlerow

NR204DA

Hall Road

NR205EB

Fakenham Road

NR205SR

Mill Lane

NR205SP

Hall Lane

PE322LT

Station Road

PE322NB

Herne Lane

NR204JJ

Reed Lane

NR204BU

The Paddocks

PE322XL

Gouch Close

PE322TE

Lamberts Close

PE322RR

Mace Drive

NR205TD

East View Crescent

PE322QQ

Lexham Road

NR205TP

Orchard Close

PE322QZ

St James's Road

PE321TJ

Old Vicarage Park

PE322RE

Church Cottages

NR192QS

Reed Lane

NR205DW

Elmham Road

PE322GL

Hall Road

NR217NN

Timperley Estate

NR205AT

Copper Beech Close

PE322RN

Dereham Road

NR217JU

Meadow View Drive

PE322RF

Reed Lane

PE322QP

Lexham Road

PE322QW

Launditch

PE321SZ

Meadow Close

PE322FR

Old Forge Yard

NR204BX

High House Road

NR205TQ

Dereham Road

PE339JS

Narborough Road

PE322DL

Moor Lane

PE322LW

Castleacre Road

PE321TH

Old Vicarage Park

NR204HX

The Drift

PE322LS

Lexham Road

NR217JH

Bramley Drive

NR217NL

Whissonsett Road

NR204ES

Church Lane

PE322QU

Burghwood Drive

PE322EB

Bailey Row

NR205LJ

School Road

PE322AD

Fincham Drove

NR204EZ

Beech Road

NR217HX

Raynham Road

PE322BF

Church Road

PE321UD

River Road

NR205TU

Springwell Road

NR204JA

Back Lane

NR204HH

Rawhall Lane

PE322DE

Sporle Road

NR204EP

Bittering Street

NR204BT

Fakenham Road

PE321HY

Fincham Drove

PE322FJ

Nar Valley

PE322YD

Keppel Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.