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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 8 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

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £303,000 in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,848 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough 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 Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached30£249,975
Detached75£370,000
Flats1£125,000
Terraced6£208,250

10 years median price trend in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough.

All postcodes in Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough

PE322EG

Brown's Lane

PE322GZ

Brocks Yard

NR217NT

Fairview Drive

PE322SF

The Street

NR204HZ

Back Lane

PE321TL

Old Vicarage Park

NR205DS

Brisley Road

PE322DF

Palgrave Road

NR217AA

Crown Road

PE322RW

Beeston Road

PE322TH

The Street

NR204AL

Hall Cottages

PE321JA

Narford Lane

NR204JW

Church Lane

PE322SU

Massingham Road

PE322EU

Highview

PE322QJ

Lexham Road

NR204HE

Gressenhall Road

PE322EF

Wolferton Cottages

PE322DJ

Station Road

NR205SZ

The Common

PE322BX

Newton

PE322DN

Necton Road

PE322TR

Redbricks Drive

PE322NQ

Dereham Road

NR217NH

Dereham Road

NR204DL

Green Lane

PE322RS

Beeston Road

PE322PH

Fakenham Road

PE322ND

Lord Nelson Close

NR204ER

Stoney Lane

NR204DP

Bracken Avenue

PE322TG

Fakenham Road

NR204FF

Back Lane

PE322PX

Tittleshall Road

NR204FE

Melton Close

NR204JD

Whissonsett Road

NR205DT

Church Road

PE321TG

Old Vicarage Park

NR204BJ

Fakenham Road

PE322LN

Palgrave Road

PE322DQ

School Lane

PE322SR

School Road

NR205TF

Rectory Terrace

PE322RU

Claxtons Close

PE322QH

Lexham Road

NR204HN

Church Road

NR204DG

Holt Road

NR205LR

Gateley Road

PE322DT

Priory Place

NR204JG

New Road

PE322NT

Dereham Road

PE322QF

Renowood Close

NR204PW

Wood Drive

NR205DU

Whissonsett Road

PE322RZ

Common End

PE322DD

Dunham Road

PE322RP

Dereham Road

PE322ED

Southfields

NR217HZ

School Road

PE322FU

Beech Close

PE321XL

Church Farm Barns

PE321GR

Nar Valley

PE321WF

Sandy Road

PE322UA

Newfields

NR204BY

High House Road

PE322TS

Rougham End

PE322LQ

Litcham Road

NR217NP

Gormans Lane

NR205LQ

Fakenham Road

PE322EN

Palgrave Hall Cottages

PE322EP

Love Lane

PE321SX

Westfields

NR217JF

Main Dereham Road

PE322NS

Church Street

PE321TD

Meadow Close

PE322FN

Hall Lane

PE322NU

Dereham Road

NR204DB

School Road

PE322GF

Hermitage

PE322SY

Weasenham Road

PE322SW

Common End

NR205LH

School Road

PE322QN

Well Yard

NR204JP

Birch Avenue

PE322TQ

Low Street

PE321NZ

Mitchells Way

PE322LH

South Street

PE321UU

Blacksmiths Way

NR204LS

Stone Road

NR204JE

Whissonsett Road

PE322TN

Dodma Road

PE322YA

Druids Lane

NR204HP

Fakenham Road

PE322FS

Sawmill Loke

PE322RQ

Back Street

PE322YQ

Dereham Road

NR205AA

Church Street

NR205FE

Durrant Close

PE322QE

Peakhall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.