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Wymondham West

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wymondham West Population

5,463

Population density

555 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,117

93.62%

Other White

142

2.6%

Irish

0.64%

Other Asian

0.49%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Total population: 5,466

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£300,000	£243,700	£272,500	£410,000	£568,500
Flats	7	£115,000	£99,500	£111,500	£189,000	£217,000
Semi-Detached	26	£249,000	£171,750	£225,000	£282,875	£336,250
Terraced	19	£220,000	£147,760	£160,000	£274,000	£540,500

10 years median price trend in Wymondham West

Data Sources

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

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

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