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Worlingham & Barnby

About

Worlingham and Barnby are neighbouring parishes in the Waveney Valley. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland and scattered woodland, with the River Waveney forming a natural western boundary. The area retains a quiet, agricultural character, with its settlements centred around historic churches and village greens.

The local environment is defined by its proximity to the river and the Broads. A network of public footpaths, including parts of the Angles Way long-distance path, connects the villages to the water meadows and grazing marshes. The isolated, round-towered church of St. John the Baptist in Barnby sits close to the riverbank, a landmark for walkers and boaters navigating this stretch of the Waveney.

Area overview

On average Worlingham & Barnby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worlingham & Barnby is £55,227 per year. There are 3 schools in Worlingham & Barnby: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Worlingham & Barnby is home to around 8,486 people, with a population density of about 110.6 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Worlingham & Barnby Population

8,486

Population density

110.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.38(-54%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.95(-54%)

Anti-social behaviour

2.95(-75%)

Burglary

2.24(-19%)

Other theft

2.12(-61%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

8,164

96.23%

Other White

119

1.4%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.37%

Irish

0.31%

Chinese

0.25%

Total population: 8,484

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,903

26.42%

Level 3 (A level)

1,333

18.51%

No qualifications

1,332

18.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,049

14.56%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

848

11.77%

Total 16+ residents: 7,203

Housing

Owns outright

1,822

48.69%

Owns with a mortgage

1,090

29.13%

Private landlord or letting agency

422

11.28%

Other social rented

181

4.84%

Social rents from council

158

4.22%

Total households: 3,742

Property prices in Worlingham & Barnby

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Worlingham & Barnby area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Worlingham & Barnby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	35	£238,500	£177,850	£212,000	£270,000	£365,500
Detached	52	£386,500	£258,125	£328,750	£449,625	£689,500
Terraced	13	£207,500	£140,000	£185,000	£230,000	£266,000

10 years median price trend in Worlingham & Barnby

All postcodes in Worlingham & Barnby

NR347NR

Smiths Road

NR347UP

Mill Road

NR349JZ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

NR347TL

Anson Way

NR347BY

Hillcrest Close

NR348TQ

Kings Lane

NR347FG

Benacre Road

NR347QG

Wade Hall Lane

NR348HP

Low Road

NR347RB

Lowestoft Road

NR349JW

Banham Road

NR347BT

Bluebell Way

NR348HG

Lodge Farm Lane

NR348LR

Cromwell Road

NR347XF

Hulver Road

NR348LX

Silver Ley

NR348LS

Long Close

NR351TR

Mill Hill

NR347SN

Pains Close

NR347EW

Cedar Drive

NR347DP

The Firs

NR351TE

Vicarage Lane

NR347EF

Woodland Avenue

NR348HL

The Hill

NR347AS

Sheridan Walk

NR348EZ

Southwell Lane

NR347EA

Willow Close

NR347QB

The Street

NR347UX

Holly Lane

NR347UN

Newson Avenue

NR348LQ

Paradise Row

NR349JY

Oak Lane

NR347QN

Beccles Road

NR347UA

Pound Road

NR347RE

Rectory Lane

NR348TF

London Road

NR348NZ

School Road

NR347QU

Wiggs Acre

NR347DH

Hawthorn Close

NR347ED

Heather Way

NR347PE

Marsh Lane

NR351TD

Old Post Office Cottages

NR348HF

Barsham Hill

NR347UB

Rectory Road

NR347TY

Pound Road

NR347QF

Swan Lane

NR349JU

George Brown Way

NR348JT

City Villas

NR347TP

Hulver Road

NR349LS

Field View Gardens

NR347QL

School Meadow

NR347TE

Benacre Road

NR347SF

Copplestone Close

NR347DS

Rectory Close

NR348JY

Hall Road

NR348DA

Chartres Piece

NR347AP

Highland Drive

NR338HE

Mutford Wood

NR347SB

Garden Lane

NR347EE

Pine Tree Close

NR348LT

Redisham Road

NR348HQ

Barsham Hill

NR349LQ

Glebe View

NR347SP

Copland Way

NR347SG

Carlford Court

NR347EL

The Walnuts

NR347SH

Pepys Avenue

NR347XH

Cucumber Lane

NR347RY

Lee Gardens

NR347RQ

The Bridles

NR338HF

Mutford Wood

NR347QQ

Wade Hall Lane

NR349LU

Petit Couronne Way

NR347RU

Ashtree Close

NR347QH

New Road

NR348DH

London Road

NR347SL

Janet Hadenham Close

NR347PB

Green Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail