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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

NR217NW

School Road

NR217NQ

Dereham Road

NR205ED

Main Dereham Road

NR205TB

North View Drive

PE322NE

Dairy Drift

PE322GH

Cedar Close

PE321XT

Denny's Walk

NR217JG

Main Dereham Road

PE322RL

Castle Green

PE322QL

Lexham Road

PE322QG

Front Street

NR205GD

Thumb Lane

PE321SS

Eastfields

PE322PR

Burghwood Close

NR204JB

Church Lane

PE322LJ

Litcham Road

NR192QU

Rawhall Lane

PE322DB

Newton Road

PE322PL

High Street

NR204DD

Fisher's Lane

PE322NA

Drury Square

NR217NE

Hall Lane

NR205EA

Hermitage

PE322RY

Weasenham Road

PE322PN

Church Lane

PE322RD

Church Cottages

NR204DE

Hall Road

PE322SN

Rougham End

PE322NR

Rectory Meadow

PE321SU

Marham Road

NR204FB

Highfields Meadow

PE322FT

Sizeland Drive

NR204UY

Halfpenny Lane

NR204TB

Spinney Close

PE321WG

Marriott Close

NR217JJ

Conference Way

NR217NJ

Whissonsett Road

PE322LP

Castle Acre Road

NR217JQ

Main Dereham Road

PE322LG

Kempstone

PE322QA

Litcham Road

PE322NL

Waterend Lane

PE322DS

The Street

PE322QY

The Paddocks

PE321TQ

Old Vicarage Park

NR217JE

Dereham Road

PE322DY

Hills Close

NR204BW

Elmham Road

NR204JQ

Stanfield Road

PE322SG

Launditch

PE322NN

Back Lane

NR204HJ

Fakenham Road

PE321ST

Eastfields

PE321JR

Meadow Road

NR217NU

Market Hill

PE322DP

Barrows Hole Lane

NR204AF

Two Oaks Close

PE322XW

Herne Lane

PE322QS

Wellingham Road

PE322PG

Blenheim Crescent

PE322NW

Manor Drive

PE322NJ

Syers Lane

NR205TA

New Road

PE322EQ

Procession Lane

PE321WE

Skipper Loke

NR205FF

Tower Close

PE322PF

Wellingham Road

PE322FE

Church Street

PE322PS

Litcham Road

PE322NH

Litcham Road

PE322SP

Common End

PE322ST

Massingham Road

NR217HU

Raynham Road

NR204HS

River Lane

PE322PP

Back Lane

PE322FX

St Peter Drive

PE322EL

Castleacre Road

NR205NR

Fludge'S Lane

PE322NF

The Street

NR204DN

Gorse View

NR204JF

Tittleshall Road

PE322SA

Launditch

PE322TT

Hampton Close

NR205AE

St Mary's Meadow

NR205TH

Stocks Hill

PE322PE

Litcham Road

PE322NX

Manor Drive

PE322SJ

Holly Close

PE322YE

Drury Lane

PE322FH

Down Mill Drive

PE322DW

Necton Road

NR204JL

Rawhall Lane

PE322ET

The Orchard

NR204BS

Ashley Road

PE322ES

Millfield

PE322TD

The Green

PE322FQ

Launditch

NR205DY

Thumb Lane

NR205DP

Fakenham Road

PE322LX

Beeston Road

Data Sources

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