Postcode insights

NR28 9XQ

Fern Drive

North Walsham East

Interactive map showing NR28 9XQ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NR28 9XQ

Overview

Postcode NR28 9XQ is located in an urban city, within the North Walsham East ward of North Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the North Walsham East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Walsham East is £43,396 per year. The nearest station is North Walsham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

North Walsham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

North Walsham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Walsham East is £43,396 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

North Walsham East near NR28 9XQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR28 9XQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

North Walsham

N/A

Walking directions to North Walsham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
5,011.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.82(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-55%)
Public order
2.22(-57%)
Burglary
1.48(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.48(-77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
96.82%
Other White
5
2.27%
Indian
1
0.45%
Irish
1
0.45%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
21.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
21.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
20.21%
Level 3 (A level)
36
19.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
63.81%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.95%
Total households: 105

Property prices in North Walsham East

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £317K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) in North Walsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £610,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£337,000£317
Semi-Detached21£235,000£288
Terraced17£192,500£303
Flats3£147,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Walsham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walsham East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,750£165,000£141,834
2017£285,000£173,000£153,750
2018£275,000£187,000£157,000
2019£247,500£177,750£150,000
2020£282,500£207,500£164,000
2021£325,000£222,500£171,000
2022£355,000£242,500£200,000
2023£350,000£232,500£205,000
2024£317,500£240,000£202,250
2025£360,000£237,500£194,500
2026£264,000£232,500£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Walsham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walsham East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£199£243
2017£241£225£237
2018£246£244£243
2019£235£229£246
2020£256£209£262
2021£268£275£277
2022£329£299£305
2023£313£293£266
2024£306£305£310
2025£314£299£312
2026£311£286£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Walsham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR28 9XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR28 9XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 20264, Fern Drive, North Walsham, NR28 9XQDetachedFreehold£215,000
04 Sept 202519, Fern Drive, North Walsham, NR28 9XQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
01 Aug 202518, Foxglove Close, North Walsham, NR28 9XPDetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Jan 202675, Brick Kiln Road, North Walsham, NR28 9XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
13 Apr 20269, Benets View, North Walsham, NR28 9XFFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the NR28 9XQ postcode area, located within North Walsham East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR28 9XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorth Walsham Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorth Walsham Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNorth Walsham High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR28 9XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHappisburgh Road Stores2 Happisburgh Road, North Walsham, NR28 9HAWalking directions to Happisburgh Road Stores

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

Local councillors

Kate Leith

North Walsham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steffan Aquarone

North Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth NorfolkE07000147
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth NorfolkE14001396
WardNorth Walsham EastE05011848
ParishNorth WalshamE04006454
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Walsham EastE02007032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Norfolk 015CE01026754
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NR28 9XQ

Is NR28 9XQ (North Walsham East) safe?

The area around NR28 9XQ records about 19 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. 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NR28 9XQ?

The median sale price around NR28 9XQ in North Walsham East is £240,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR28 9XQ?

There are 4 schools close to NR28 9XQ, including North Walsham Junior School (Good), North Walsham Infant School (Good) and North Walsham High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR28 9XQ?

The closest station to NR28 9XQ is North Walsham, about 1,371 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR28 9XQ?

NR28 9XQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,074 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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