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About

Worstead ward encompasses a rural expanse of North Norfolk, characterised by its patchwork of arable fields and scattered settlements. The area is defined by several small villages, including the namesake Worstead, along with Sloley, Westwick, and parts of Scottow. The landscape is largely agricultural, with a network of quiet, narrow lanes connecting working farms and residential properties. The River Ant forms a gentle, winding boundary along the ward's western edge.

The parish church in Worstead village, with its distinctive tall tower, is a prominent landmark built from the wealth of the medieval wool trade. This historical industry gave its name to the lightweight fabric known as worsted cloth. The area's community life often centres around local institutions like village halls and the remaining public houses. The former RAF Coltishall site, now a mixed-use development called Scottow Enterprise Park, occupies a significant portion of the eastern section of the ward.

Area overview

On average Worstead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17 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 per household in Worstead is £47,872 per year. There are 2 schools in Worstead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Worstead is home to around 3,345 people, with a population density of about 97.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worstead Population
3,345
Population density
97.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.67(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.39(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.09(-67%)
Other theft
2.09(-62%)
Public order
2.09(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,146
94.08%
Other White
70
2.09%
African
19
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.54%
Caribbean
10
0.3%
Total population: 3,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
716
25.45%
Level 3 (A level)
558
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
491
17.45%
No qualifications
476
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
304
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 2,813

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
390
33.74%
Owns outright
387
33.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
21.11%
Other social rented
91
7.87%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.51%
Total households: 1,156

Property prices in Worstead

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Worstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Worstead 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 Worstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£430,000
Flats1£137,500
Semi-Detached6£242,500
Terraced19£228,000

10 years median price trend in Worstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worstead.

All postcodes in Worstead

NR105DL

Aylsham Road

NR105JU

Cromes Place

NR289RP

Swanns Yard

NR105GD

Worstead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.