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About

Wymondham ward lies in the eastern part of the Melton borough, centred on the village of Wymondham. The area is characterised by agricultural land and rural settlements, with the parish including the smaller hamlet of Edmondthorpe. The landscape is primarily defined by farming, with fields and country lanes connecting the communities. The local economy has longstanding connections to the land and estate management.

The village itself has a traditional layout, with historic buildings constructed from local ironstone. A notable feature is the functioning windmill situated near the centre, which adds a distinctive silhouette to the skyline. Community life focuses on local institutions, including the parish church and village hall. The surrounding countryside provides a setting for walking and rural pursuits, with the ward maintaining a quiet, residential character.

Area overview

On average Wymondham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wymondham is £56,612 per year. The median sale price in Wymondham is £405,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £284,375 and £557,500. There are 2 schools in Wymondham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wymondham is home to around 1,563 people, with a population density of about 19.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wymondham Population
1,563
Population density
19.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.52(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.4(-62%)
Burglary
3.2(-4%)
Public order
3.2(-54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,490
95.21%
Other White
20
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.51%
Total population: 1,565

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
498
37.56%
Level 3 (A level)
224
16.89%
No qualifications
206
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
175
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
113
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 1,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
269
38.48%
Owns outright
226
32.33%
Owns with a mortgage
142
20.31%
Other forms of private rent
28
4.01%
Social rents from council
15
2.15%
Total households: 699

Property prices in Wymondham

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £268
Sales (last 12 months): 10
Typical range (middle 50%): £284K – £558K

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Wymondham area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,750 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wymondham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£580,000£260
Semi-Detached3£360,000£268
Terraced2£217,125£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wymondham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wymondham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£190,000£145,000
2017£410,000£176,000£232,500
2018£345,000£275,000£186,500
2019£480,000—£178,750
2020£465,500£277,500£314,500
2021£537,500£245,000£212,500
2022£575,000£336,250£330,000
2023£459,000£200,000£191,125
2024£625,000£265,000£250,000
2025£699,000£299,983£217,125
2026£331,500£425,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wymondham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wymondham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£210£264
2017£317£217£252
2018£236£256£211
2019£243—£226
2020£263£258£203
2021£292£251£302
2022£373£325£243
2023£321£175£283
2024£340£255£301
2025£273£270£278
2026£297£306—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wymondham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wymondham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Melton district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,049
Band H£4,859

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wymondham ward.

Local councillors

David Joseph Chubb

Wymondham - Elected 23 May 2024

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Wymondham

Is Wymondham safe?

Wymondham records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wymondham?

The median sale price in Wymondham is £405,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 10 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wymondham?

Wymondham has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Wymondham?

Wymondham scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wymondham sits around rank 13,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wymondham?

The average household income in Wymondham is around £56,612 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wymondham?

Wymondham is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Joseph Chubb (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Wymondham

LE144RB

School Hill

LE142BL

Brick Yard Lane

LE144QU

The Nook

LE142BE

Melton Road

LE144SQ

Woodfold Lane

LE142SH

Wymondham

LE144RY

Main Road

LE142AE

Edmondthorpe Road

LE142XF

Sawgate Lane

LE142AH

Main Street

NG335SG

Back Street

LE142JU

Main Street

LE144RH

Stonesby Road

NG335RG

Sharpes Row

LE157HQ

Teigh Lane

LE142AR

Melton Road

LE142RY

Wymondham

LE142JY

Edmondthorpe Drift

NG335RT

Back Street

LE142EF

Wymondham

NG335RZ

Buckminster Road

LE142RX

Garthorpe Road

NG335SE

Main Street

NG335RE

Stamford Road

LE142SB

Saxby Road

LE142AL

Main Street

NG335RS

Back Street

LE142JT

Cordhill Lane

LE142AD

Edmondthorpe Road

LE144QZ

Stow Hill

LE142AU

Rookery Lane

LE142SJ

Garthorpe Road

LE144RE

School Hill

NG335HJ

Sproxton Road

LE144RA

Saltby Road

LE142RP

Buckminster Road

LE142AA

Chapel Lane

LE142AX

West End

LE142RZ

Wymondham

LE142XN

Cuckoo Hill

LE142BT

Drift Hill

LE142SY

Stapleford Road

NG335RH

Timber Hill

LE142JA

Drift Hill

NG335SD

Wymondham

LE142AS

Nurses Lane

LE142BW

The Drift Road

LE142JX

Dairy Lane

NG335SF

Coston Road

NG335RW

Back Lane

LE142RU

Garthorpe Road

LE142AY

Spring Lane

LE144RX

Main Road

LE142SD

Glebe Road

LE144PX

Buckminster Road

LE142BS

Wymondham

LE142AJ

St Peters Rise

LE142BD

Bursnells Lane

NG335RN

Back Lane

LE142RR

Church Lane

NG335RQ

Main Street

LE142BP

Drift Hill

LE142BA

Wrights Lane

LE142AB

Church Lane

NG335RY

Stainby Road

LE142SF

Stapleford Road

LE142XG

Stapleford Road

LE144SA

Woodfold Lane

LE142RT

Coston Road

LE142RS

Coston Road

LE144PZ

Church Lane

LE142AN

Old Manor Gardens

LE142BB

Gretton Gardens

LE142AZ

Sycamore Lane

LE157HH

Station Road

LE142AG

Main Street

LE142AF

Glebe Road

LE144QS

Main Street

LE142BU

Butt Lane

LE142SA

Wymondham

NG335SB

Main Street

LE144QB

Coston Road

NG335RU

Sproxton Road

NG335RL

School Lane

LE142SG

Holygate Road

NG335RF

Main Street

LE142AP

Meadow Rise

LE142SL

Wymondham

LE142SQ

Waltham Road

LE142JZ

Teigh Road

LE142BN

Wymondham

NG335SA

Main Street

NG335RJ

Church Lane