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Worstead

About

Worstead ward is located in North Norfolk, covering the village of Worstead and surrounding rural areas. The area is known for its historic connections to the wool trade, with the village giving its name to the fabric 'worsted'. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and farmland shaping the local economy. The River Ant flows nearby, adding to the natural features of the ward.

The ward includes a mix of residential properties and working farms, with a small but active community. Worstead village has a medieval church, St Mary's, which is a notable landmark. Public transport links are limited, reflecting the rural character of the area. The ward is part of the broader North Norfolk district, which is known for its coastal and countryside attractions.

Area overview

On average Worstead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Worstead is £42,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Worstead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Worstead Population

3,345

Population density

97.9 per km²

Demographics

British

3,146

94.08%

Other White

2.09%

African

0.57%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.54%

Caribbean

0.3%

Total population: 3,344

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

390

33.74%

Owns outright

387

33.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

244

21.11%

Other social rented

7.87%

Other forms of private rent

2.51%

Total households: 1,156

Property prices in Worstead

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Worstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £465,000.

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 Worstead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£395,000	£327,500	£357,500	£430,000	£458,000
Flats	1	£137,500	£137,500	£137,500	£137,500	£137,500
Semi-Detached	6	£242,500	£209,125	£236,250	£256,250	£301,250
Terraced	19	£228,000	£191,250	£208,500	£246,500	£266,250

10 years median price trend in Worstead

All postcodes in Worstead

NR105JU

Cromes Place

NR289RH

Barnards Road

NR289RJ

Dilham Road

NR289RP

Back Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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