Postcode insights

NR28 9AR

Sampson Road

North Walsham Market Cross

Interactive map showing NR28 9AR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR28 9AR

Overview

Postcode NR28 9AR is located in an urban city, within the North Walsham Market Cross ward of North Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Walsham West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Walsham West is £44,106 per year. The nearest station is North Walsham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Trackside Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

North Walsham West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Walsham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Walsham West is £44,106 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR28 9AR.

Flood risk

No risk

North Walsham West near NR28 9AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is North Walsham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR28 9AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

North Walsham

N/A

Walking directions to North Walsham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR28 9AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTrackside ParkMediumWalking directions to Trackside Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
1,034.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.98(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(+8%)
Public order
10.41(+103%)
Shoplifting
9.89(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
96.19%
Other White
8
2.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
69
28.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.09%
No qualifications
34
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Other social rented
9
7.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Shared ownership
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in North Walsham Market Cross

Median price£264,113
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £363K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £264,113 (about £254 per square foot) in North Walsham Market Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Walsham Market Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£349,000£270
Semi-Detached5£262,000£269
Terraced5£205,000£259
Flats10£153,750£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walsham Market Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walsham Market Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£103,000£172,000£136,000
2017£287,500£132,000£178,000£155,000
2018£252,000£119,000£185,250£192,000
2019£315,000£182,450£187,500£182,500
2020£297,750£169,950£203,000£175,000
2021£302,500£139,500£224,000£152,000
2022£378,500£180,000£250,000£176,000
2023£355,000£196,250£255,000£275,000
2024£365,000£155,000£224,000£140,000
2025£360,000£158,500£262,000£230,000
2026£330,000£145,000£210,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walsham Market Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walsham Market Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£194£232£180
2017£241£207£231£221
2018£225£194£248£182
2019£239£290£212£217
2020£262£222£201£247
2021£291£241£244£196
2022£330£265£327£222
2023£319£301£261£240
2024£312£242£321£206
2025£262£257£276£280
2026£302£199£279£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walsham Market Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Walsham Market Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR28 9AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR28 9AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202627, Sampson Road, North Walsham, NR28 9ARDetachedFreehold£330,000
16 Oct 202512, Smedley Close, North Walsham, NR28 0FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
18 Jul 2025Apartment 6, Peake House, 37, Smedley Close, North Walsham, NR28 0FLFlatsLeasehold£182,500
28 Mar 20253, Legrice Crescent, North Walsham, NR28 9AESemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
16 May 202524, Ellinor Road, North Walsham, NR28 9AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the NR28 9AR postcode area, located within North Walsham West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR28 9AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryNorth Walsham High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMillfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableVisiting Teacher Service NorthMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR28 9AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR28 9AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidl7,9 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR28 9ASWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,821
Band C£2,081
Band D£2,341
Band E£2,861
Band F£3,382
Band G£3,902
Band H£4,682

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 NR28 9AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mal Gray

North Walsham Market Cross - Elected 12 Sept 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steffan Aquarone

North Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth NorfolkE07000147
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorfolkE14001396
ParishNorth WalshamE04006454
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Walsham WestE02007033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Norfolk 016DE01026760
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NR28 9AR

Is NR28 9AR (North Walsham West) safe?

The area around NR28 9AR records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 NR28 9AR?

The median sale price around NR28 9AR in North Walsham West is £264,113 (about £254 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR28 9AR?

There are 5 schools close to NR28 9AR, including North Walsham High School (Good), Millfield Primary School and Visiting Teacher Service North. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR28 9AR?

The closest station to NR28 9AR is North Walsham, about 471 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR28 9AR?

NR28 9AR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR28 9AR (North Walsham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Norfolk covering NR28 9AR is Steffan Aquarone (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mal Gray (Liberal Democrats).

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.