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NR18 8EQ

Middleton Street

Central Wymondham

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Detailed insights for NR18 8EQ

Overview

Postcode NR18 8EQ is located in an urban city, within the Central Wymondham ward of South Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wymondham West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wymondham West is £48,577 per year. The nearest station is Wymondham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is King's Head Meadow.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Wymondham West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wymondham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wymondham West is £48,577 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR18 8EQ.

Flood risk

N/A

Wymondham West near NR18 8EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wymondham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR18 8EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wymondham

N/A

Walking directions to Wymondham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR18 8EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing's Head MeadowSmallWalking directions to King's Head Meadow
0.2 miRothbury Road PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Rothbury Road Playground
0 miPriory GardensSmallWalking directions to Priory Gardens

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
1,311.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.09(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(+24%)
Shoplifting
9.12(+33%)
Public order
8.47(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.17(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
89.69%
Other White
12
4.12%
Chinese
4
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.37%
Other
4
1.37%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
44.53%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
No qualifications
28
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
39.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
34.93%
Owns with a mortgage
29
19.86%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Central Wymondham

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£226K – £354K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Central Wymondham area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Wymondham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£357,500£347
Semi-Detached23£255,000£317
Terraced21£233,500£307
Flats2£187,500£298

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Wymondham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Wymondham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,000£195,000£217,500
2017£274,500£135,000£215,750£195,500
2018£313,000£142,000£220,000£176,550
2019£306,000£132,500£218,000£195,000
2020£310,000£121,500£247,500£211,000
2021£370,000£142,000£220,000£206,250
2022£392,500£126,500£254,000£256,250
2023£380,000£155,000£265,000£220,000
2024£307,000£162,500£236,000£210,000
2025£350,000£115,000£255,000£225,000
2026£420,000£213,659£219,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Wymondham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Wymondham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£265£249
2017£289£240£272£253
2018£284£281£262£253
2019£284£217£272£263
2020£282£214£272£272
2021£323£242£307£278
2022£350£295£353£317
2023£346£256£322£332
2024£364£242£348£274
2025£348£276£322£295
2026£305£268£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Wymondham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR18 8EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR18 8EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202515, Middleton Street, Wymondham, NR18 0ABTerracedFreehold£275,000
02 May 202511, Middleton Court, Wymondham, NR18 0BLFlatsLeasehold£110,000
26 Sept 202520, Vicar Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
24 Jun 20259, Vicar Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PLTerracedFreehold£950,000
24 Jun 20257A, Vicar Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PLDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the NR18 8EQ postcode area, located within Wymondham West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR18 8EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrowick Road Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryWymondham High AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRobert Kett Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR18 8EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR18 8EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop26-28 Town Green, Wymondham, NR18 0PWWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food6 Market Place, Wymondham, NR18 0AGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisons12 Postmill Close, Wymondham, NR18 0NSWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Norfolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,579
Band B£1,842
Band C£2,105
Band D£2,368
Band E£2,894
Band F£3,420
Band G£3,946
Band H£4,736

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR18 8EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Richard Gerald Purle

Central Wymondham - Elected 22 Jan 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Goldsborough

South Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouth NorfolkE07000149
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth NorfolkE14001489
WardCentral WymondhamE05011870
ParishWymondhamE04012781
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wymondham WestE02005601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Norfolk 005AE01026870
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2017-04-01

Frequently asked questions about NR18 8EQ

Is NR18 8EQ (Wymondham West) safe?

The area around NR18 8EQ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR18 8EQ?

The median sale price around NR18 8EQ in Wymondham West is £265,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR18 8EQ?

There are 4 schools close to NR18 8EQ, including Browick Road Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding), Wymondham High Academy (Good) and Robert Kett Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR18 8EQ?

The closest station to NR18 8EQ is Wymondham, about 857 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR18 8EQ?

NR18 8EQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR18 8EQ (Wymondham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Norfolk covering NR18 8EQ is Ben Goldsborough (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan Richard Gerald Purle (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.