Postcode NR20 5LS is located in a rural village, within the Upper Wensum ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £46,200 per year. The nearest station is Wymondham located about 15.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £46,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR20 5LS.
Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham near NR20 5LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wymondham located about 15.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,250 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £455,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £221,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Wensum
In the NR20 5LS postcode area, located within Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | North Elmham Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.