Ashwicken, Norfolk | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Ashwicken

Ashwicken is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, in the east of England. It lies within the PE32 postcode area and is situated near the River Wensum, offering a peaceful rural setting. The village is known for its traditional English countryside character, with a mix of historic and modern homes. There is a local pub, the Ashwicken Arms, which serves as a community hub, and a small church that reflects the area’s long-standing religious heritage. The surrounding landscape is largely agricultural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Norfolk countryside. The village is conveniently accessible by road, with the A1067 running nearby, making it easy to reach nearby towns such as Fakenham and North Walsham. Ashwicken retains a quiet, close-knit atmosphere, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Ashwicken

There are 21 schools in and around Ashwicken. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ashwicken

The average property price is £349K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £385K.

Deprivation and Employment in Ashwicken

Ashwicken sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Ashwicken

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Ashwicken, the nearest being Grimston Medical Centre (2.1 miles away).

Local Data for Ashwicken

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Property Prices 2,135 sales

Average Price £349K

£2K , £6.52M

Detached £385K 1,188

Semi £254K 537

Terraced £254K 233

Flat £166K 14

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

16 Primary

3 Secondary

2 Other

Good 6

Inadequate 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the PE32 postcode area.

Ashwicken Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Gayton Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.2 miles Holly Meadows School Primary Good 1.5 miles Churchill Park Complex Needs School Not applicable 3.5 miles Middleton Church of England Primary Academy Primary Inadequate 3.5 miles Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 3.6 miles Reffley Academy Primary Good 3.9 miles Springwood High School Secondary Good 3.9 miles Gaywood Primary School Primary Good 4.1 miles St Martha's Catholic Primary School Primary 4.1 miles King's Oak Academy Primary 4.2 miles Howard Junior School Primary 4.2 miles

Household Income in Ashwicken ONS 2023

The average total household income in Ashwicken is approximately £50,749 a year before tax, 8% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £37,110. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Ashwicken £50,749

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £37,110.

Businesses in Ashwicken ONS 2025

There are approximately 678 active businesses based in Ashwicken, around 43 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 5 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

678 Total businesses

43 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Ashwicken IMD 2025

Ashwicken sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

4/10

Income

6/10

Employment

5/10

Education

4/10

Health

6/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

3/10

Children 0-15 15%

Working age 56%

Older 65+ 29%

2,378 Children (0-15) 15%

8,964 Working Age 56%

4,559 Older (65+) 29%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 32.1% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Kings Lynn Train Station 5.1 miles

Watlington Train Station 7.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bawsey 1.2 miles Gayton 1.2 miles Pott Row 1.2 miles Leziate 1.9 miles Roydon 1.9 miles Grimston 2 miles East Winch 2 miles Gayton Thorpe 2.6 miles Congham 2.6 miles West Bilney 2.6 miles Tower End 2.8 miles Middleton 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Breckland

County Norfolk

Ward Nar Valley

Constituency South West Norfolk

Parish Narborough

Region East of England

Home Ownership in Ashwicken

Of the 7,019 households in and around Ashwicken, 69% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 69% Social rented 13% Private rented 18%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ashwicken.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashwicken

What is the population of Ashwicken?

Ashwicken has a population of approximately 15,905 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Ashwicken?

The average property in and around Ashwicken sold for about £348,533, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is close to the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Ashwicken a deprived area?

Ashwicken sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Ashwicken?

Ashwicken is covered by the PE32 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Ashwicken?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Ashwicken, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Ashwicken?

The nearest railway station to Ashwicken is Kings Lynn Train Station, about 5.1 miles away.

Streets in PE32 30 shown View all streets

A47 1 Abbey Road 3 Abbeyfields 2 Acorn Drive 1 Archer Lane 2 Ashwicken Road 2 Back Lane 11 Back Road 3 Back Street 6 Bailey Street 2 Barrows Hole Lane 1 Beeston Road 3 Bell Road 1 Big Wood Lane 1 Bilney Road 1 Birch Drive 1 Birch Road 1 Blacksmith's Row 1 Blacksmiths Way 1 Blake Close 1 Blenheim Crescent 1 Booth Close 1 Bracken Way 1 Briar Close 1 Brick Kiln Lane 1 Brick Yard Lane 1 Bricknel Close 1 Broadgate Lane 3 Brocks Yard 1 Brookwell Springs 2

Postcodes in PE32 50 shown View all postcodes

PE32 1AA PE32 1AB PE32 1AD PE32 1AE PE32 1AF PE32 1AG PE32 1AH PE32 1AJ PE32 1AL PE32 1AN PE32 1AP PE32 1AQ PE32 1AR PE32 1AS PE32 1AT PE32 1AU PE32 1AW PE32 1AX PE32 1AY PE32 1BA PE32 1BD PE32 1BE PE32 1BG PE32 1BH PE32 1BJ PE32 1BL PE32 1BN PE32 1BP PE32 1BQ PE32 1BS PE32 1BT PE32 1BU PE32 1BW PE32 1BX PE32 1BY PE32 1BZ PE32 1DA PE32 1DB PE32 1DD PE32 1DE PE32 1DF PE32 1DG PE32 1DH PE32 1DJ PE32 1DL PE32 1DN PE32 1DP PE32 1DQ PE32 1DR PE32 1DS

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