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Wymondham West

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About

Wymondham West is a residential district situated on the western edge of the historic market town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and more recent estates, providing homes for commuters to Norwich and other parts of the county. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic toward the town centre and the A11 corridor. Local amenities are focused along the Norwich Road, which serves as a key artery.

The area is bordered by agricultural land, with footpaths leading toward the nearby River Tiffey valley. It is served by Wymondham railway station, offering direct links to Cambridge and Norwich. A notable local landmark is the distinctive twin-towered Abbey Church, visible from many parts of the neighbourhood. The presence of the former Wymondham College campus buildings adds a particular architectural character to parts of the western approach into the town.

Area overview

On average Wymondham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wymondham West is £48,577 per year. There are 2 schools in Wymondham West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wymondham West is home to around 5,463 people, with a population density of about 555.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wymondham West Population
5,463
Population density
555 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.6(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.59(-43%)
Public order
5.13(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-29%)
Other theft
3.29(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,117
93.62%
Other White
142
2.6%
Irish
35
0.64%
Other Asian
27
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.46%
Total population: 5,466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,447
30.44%
No qualifications
920
19.36%
Level 3 (A level)
745
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,753

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,214
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
597
21.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
445
16.14%
Other social rented
303
10.99%
Social rents from council
97
3.52%
Total households: 2,757

Property prices in Wymondham West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Wymondham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wymondham West 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 Wymondham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£300,000
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached26£249,000
Terraced19£220,000

10 years median price trend in Wymondham West

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

All postcodes in Wymondham West

NR188JB

Central Wymondham

NR188HG

Central Wymondham

NR180LD

Rothbury Road

NR180RP

Northfield Loke

NR188DS

Middleton Street

NR180JR

Perrings

NR180AP

Market Place

NR180BD

Brewery Lane

NR180RW

Barnham Broom Road

NR188GW

Central Wymondham

NR188GY

Central Wymondham

NR188HE

Central Wymondham

NR180QG

Avenue Road

NR188FS

Middleton Street

NR188HS

Central Wymondham

NR180DT

Tuttles Lane West

NR180BU

Wodehouse Close

NR180PX

Westgate Court

NR180SF

Downham Crescent

NR180TA

Dussindale

NR180PE

Ogden Close

NR180RS

Barnham Broom Road

NR180JW

Melton Close

NR180QD

Elm Terrace

NR188GG

Middleton Street

NR180BH

Damgate Street

NR180SE

Melton Road

NR180TD

William Close

NR180LA

Back Lane

NR180PQ

Melton Gate

NR180AD

Middleton Street

NR180JA

Hewitts Lane

NR188EQ

Middleton Street

NR188HB

Central Wymondham

NR180PS

Pople Street

NR188HH

Central Wymondham

NR189EL

Chapel Lane

NR180BS

Chandlers Close

NR180HW

Beech Close

NR180TX

Marwood Close

NR188EN

Middleton Street

NR188HY

Central Wymondham

NR188JA

Central Wymondham

NR180QE

Norwich Road

NR180DN

Chapel Lane

NR180JE

Arundel Road

NR180PH

Church Street

NR180TF

Robert Close

NR180TZ

Palm Close

NR180LJ

Ethel Gooch Road

NR180PL

Vicar Street

NR180DU

Hubbard Close

NR180GU

Central Wymondham

NR180JQ

Tuttles Lane West

NR180TT

Briton Way

NR188BW

Middleton Street

NR188EZ

Middleton Street

NR180BP

Harts Farm Road

NR180RN

Barnham Broom Road

NR180NR

Choseley Court

NR180UA

Maden Close

NR180BL

Middleton Court

NR180DJ

Chapel Lane

NR180LT

Warwick Drive

NR180UQ

Central Wymondham

NR180DG

Northfield Gardens

NR180PF

Back Lane

NR180WA

Middleton Street

NR180EG

Abbot Close

NR180LY

Sheffield Road

NR180PR

Albansfield

NR180TH

Talbot Close

NR188HP

Central Wymondham

NR180TU

Pages Close

NR180AY

Queen Street

NR180SU

Smithson Close

NR188HD

Central Wymondham

NR188JD

Central Wymondham

NR180AB

Middleton Street

NR180DQ

Chapel Lane

NR188GD

Central Wymondham

NR180EL

Lime Tree Avenue

NR180TG

Lime Tree Avenue

NR188BZ

Middleton Street

NR188DL

Middleton Street

NR180PW

Town Green

NR180EE

Carleton Close

NR180AR

Bridewell Street

NR180DE

Melton Road

NR180EZ

Steward Close

NR180LP

Pople Street

NR180PN

Town Green

NR188EB

Middleton Street

NR188EL

Middleton Street

NR180AU

Friarscroft Lane

NR180HN

Beech Close

NR188HZ

Central Wymondham

NR180AZ

Canns Yard

NR180BG

Damgate Street

NR180JD

Aldwick Road

Data Sources

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