Area Info for Welney (Norfolk)

WELNEY, NORFOLK, UK

Welney is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. The village is known for its rural character and scenic countryside, offering a peaceful environment typical of Norfolk's rural communities.

Geography and Location

Welney lies near the Fens, a low-lying area famous for its flat landscape and extensive drainage systems. The village is close to the Wash, an estuary on the North Sea, which influences its local environment and ecology. Its proximity to natural reserves makes it a notable spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

History and Community

Historically, Welney has been a small agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in its development. The village features traditional Norfolk architecture, including cottages and farm buildings. The local community is active, with events and activities often centred around the church and village hall.

Local Attractions and Nature

Welney is renowned for the Welney Wetland Centre, a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. The centre offers opportunities to observe a variety of bird species, especially during migration seasons. The surrounding wetlands and nature reserves are important habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by local roads, with the nearest major towns being King's Lynn and Ely. Public transport options are limited, so most visitors and residents rely on private vehicles. The area is ideal for those seeking a tranquil rural setting away from urban congestion.

Additional Information

Welney's rural charm, natural beauty, and proximity to important ecological sites make it a notable location within Norfolk. It offers a unique blend of traditional village life and natural attractions, making it a point of interest for visitors interested in wildlife and countryside experiences.
Education
School
Townley Primary School1.57 miles
Crown Drove, Christchurch, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9NA
Manea Community Primary School3.58 miles
Station Road, Manea, Nr March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HA
Upwell Community Primary School4.46 miles
School Road, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9EW
Cavalry Primary School5.27 miles
Cavalry Drive, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9EQ
Beaupre Community Primary School5.39 miles
Church Drove, Outwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8RH
Neale-Wade Academy5.65 miles
Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX
Littleport Community Primary School5.76 miles
Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JT
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy5.86 miles
Station Road, Ten Mile Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EP
All Saints Interchurch Academy5.87 miles
County Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8ND
Burrowmoor Primary School5.93 miles
Burrowmoor Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9RP
Thomas Eaton Community Primary School5.99 miles
Church Street, Wimblington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0QS
Westwood Community Primary School6.20 miles
Maple Grove, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8JT
Millfield Primary School6.36 miles
Grange Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1HW
Friday Bridge Community Primary School6.69 miles
Maltmas Drove, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HW
Downham Feoffees Primary School6.77 miles
Main Street, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ST
Cambian Home Tree School6.81 miles
172 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0LP
Health
Clinic
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Cornerstone Prac)5.65 miles
26 Elwyn Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9BF
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (March)5.80 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 3-5 Broad Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8TP
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Littleport)5.93 miles
St. Georges Medical Centre, 2A Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - March)6.07 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Riverside Prac)6.07 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Prison in-reach6.66 miles
Prison in-reach Team, HMP Whitemoor, Longhill Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0PR
Friday House6.81 miles
March Road, Friday Bridge, Nr Wisbech,, PE14 0LP
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Doddington)7.32 miles
Doddington Community Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Doddington Hosp)7.32 miles
Doddington Hospital, Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
The Huntercombe Centre Cambridge7.82 miles
90 Hungate Road, Emneth, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8EQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Prince Of Wales Hospital)8.37 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Prince Of Wales Hospital)8.37 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Ely Day Surgery Unit8.37 miles
Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (George Clare Surg)8.77 miles
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6EX
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Specsavers Store)9.22 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 45 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LF
Conifer Lodge9.40 miles
134 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1LL
GP
Manea Surgery3.77 miles
4 Cathedral View, Manea, March, Cambs, PE15 0GN
Upwell Health Centre4.82 miles
The Upwell Health Centre, Townley Close, Upwell, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 9BT
Mercheford House5.62 miles
28 Elwyn Road, March, Cambs, PE15 9BY
The Cornerstone Practice5.65 miles
26 Elwyn Road, March, Cambs, PE15 9BF
St. George's Medical Centre5.93 miles
2a Parsons Lane, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1JU
Doddington Medical Centre5.95 miles
1 Governess Close, Wimblington, March, Cambridgeshire, England - Uk, PE15 0QY
The Riverside Practice6.04 miles
The Riverside Practice, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Doddington Medical Centre7.27 miles
11d Benwick Road Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0TG
The Hollies Surgery8.16 miles
Paradise Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9JE
Dr Scott & Partners8.18 miles
30/32 Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9DH
Dr Sconce & Partners8.30 miles
Howdale Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9AF
Cathedral Medical Centre8.37 miles
Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
George Clare Surgery8.77 miles
Swan Drive, New Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6EX
St.Mary's Surgery9.23 miles
37 St Marys Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4HF
Trinity Surgery9.69 miles
Trinity Surgery, 29 St Augustines Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3UZ
North Brink Practice9.73 miles
North Brink Practice, 7 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JU
Hospital
Doddington Hospital7.32 miles
Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Princess Of Wales Hospital8.37 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
North Cambridgeshire Hospital9.63 miles
The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital18.20 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit18.20 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
BMI The Sandringham Hospital18.34 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
Beech House Hospital19.16 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital20.25 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Peterborough District Hospital20.30 miles
Thorpe Road, n/a, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DA
Newmarket Hospital20.70 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Swaffham Community Hospital21.40 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Edith Cavell Hospital21.46 miles
Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
Peterborough City Hospital21.46 miles
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
The Cavell Centre21.46 miles
The Cavell Centre, Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Newtown Centre21.78 miles
Newtown Centre, Nursery Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3RJ
Union House21.78 miles
Union House, 37 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1PX
Pharmacy
Welle Ltd4.82 miles
Upwell Health Centre, Townley Close, Upwell, PE14 9BT
Lloydspharmacy5.65 miles
The Cornerstone Practice, 26 Elwyn Road, March, PE15 9BF
Boots5.80 miles
17-19 Broad Street, March, PE15 8TP
St George's Pharmacy5.93 miles
St George`s Medical Ctr, Parsons Lane,Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU
Boots6.07 miles
The Riverside Medical Centre, 23 Marylebone Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8BG
Lloydspharmacy6.17 miles
22 Main Street, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PJ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.76 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, March Industrial Estate, Hostmoor Avenue, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0AX
Willows Pharmacy8.16 miles
Downham Market Health Ctr, Paradise Road, Downham Market, PE38 9JE
Boots8.17 miles
Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ
Lloydspharmacy8.37 miles
Princess Of Wales Hpl, Lynn Road, Ely, CB6 1DN
Lloydspharmacy8.77 miles
George Clare Surgery, Swan Drive,New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX
Lloydspharmacy8.91 miles
22-24 High Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6BG
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.16 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cromwell Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0SF
St.mary's Pharmacy9.19 miles
50 St. Mary`s Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EY
Boots9.20 miles
6-8 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4PB
Lloydspharmacy9.23 miles
Ely, 37 St Mary`s St, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
Leisure
Park
LITTLE DOWNHAM7.13 miles
RING'S END7.65 miles
PECKOVER HOUSE (Grade II Listed)9.75 miles
STRADSETT HALL (Grade II Listed)12.08 miles
SOMERSHAM13.59 miles
LATTERSEY FIELD14.10 miles
OXBURGH HALL (Grade II Listed)14.91 miles
MAIDSCROSS HILL15.55 miles
WICKEN FEN15.62 miles
ISLEHAM15.89 miles
WEETING HEATH15.92 miles
ASPALL CLOSE15.92 miles
HARDING'S PITS16.54 miles
THE WALKS, KING'S LYNN (Grade II Listed)17.05 miles
UPWOOD MEADOWS17.63 miles
MARE FEN17.84 miles
Shop
Groceries
G&B Superstore4.96 miles
Town Street, Upwell, Cambridge PE14 9DF
Costcutter Outwell5.39 miles
2 Church Drove, Outwell, Norfolk, PE14 8RH
Co-op March5.42 miles
Badgeney Road, PE15 9AT
St Peters Road Convenience5.61 miles
62 St Peters Road, March Cambridge PE15 9NA
M&S Littleport Bp5.61 miles
Wisbech Road Littleport, Ely, CB6 1JJ
Sainsbury's March5.73 miles
Mill View, March, PE15 8SY
Iceland March5.80 miles
55/57 High Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JJ
Tesco March (Express)5.81 miles
29-31 Broad St, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8TP
SPAR Mill Hill Garage (march) Ltd5.84 miles
Mill Hill Garage (march) Ltd, Wimblington Road, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0YB
Co-op Ely5.88 miles
Littleport, CB6 1JH
Lidl March5.96 miles
Dartford Road, March, PE15 8AN
Wimblington Post Office5.98 miles
2 Norfolk Street, Wimblington March PE15 0QA
Co-op Ely6.17 miles
Littleport, CB6 1PJ
Costcutter Littleport6.18 miles
1 Main Street, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PH
Costcutter March6.30 miles
Norwood Convenience Store, March, Cambs, PE15 8QQ
Tesco March (Superstore)6.79 miles
Hostmoor Ave, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0AX
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport22.25 miles
London Stansted Airport44.22 miles
Bus Stop
March Road (NW)0.21 miles
March Road (SE)0.22 miles
Cock Fen Road (N)1.02 miles
Cock Fen Road (S)1.04 miles
New Road (NE)1.16 miles
New Road (SW)1.16 miles
Chestnut Avenue (NW)1.16 miles
Chestnut Avenue (SE)1.17 miles
Lamb & Flag (SE)1.34 miles
Lamb & Flag (NW)1.35 miles
Farmers Boy Inn (SW)1.48 miles
Farmers Boy Inn (NE)1.49 miles
Crown Road (S)1.51 miles
Crown Road (N)1.51 miles
Bells Drove (NE)2.09 miles
Upwell Road (NW)2.10 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing17.09 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing17.11 miles
Railway Station
Manea Rail Station2.92 miles
March Rail Station5.89 miles
Littleport Rail Station6.13 miles
Downham Market Rail Station7.89 miles
Ely Rail Station9.78 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station10.59 miles
Watlington Rail Station11.96 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station14.34 miles
Whittlesea Rail Station14.41 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station17.22 miles
Brandon Rail Station17.72 miles
Waterbeach Rail Station18.54 miles
Peterborough Rail Station20.08 miles
Kennett Rail Station20.81 miles
Newmarket Rail Station21.63 miles
Huntingdon Rail Station22.34 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PE14 9SH)
Number of Properties in Catchment26
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)3
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)3
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
CHERRY LEAF, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£330,000
2025-05-06
detached
freehold
SIDEACRE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£375,000
2023-11-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-09   £260,000
RUTLAND HOUSE
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SG		£720,000
2023-01-16
detached
freehold
FIELD VIEW
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SG		£345,000
2022-09-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-09   £250,000
Sold 2013-06-28   £125,000
SPEEDWELL FARM, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£700,000
2022-08-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-04-21   £530,000
Sold 2003-05-08   £210,000
ANNABELLE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£485,000
2021-09-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-12   £312,000
MOR ATHAR, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£550,000
2020-10-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-09-02   £399,995
THE HOLLIES, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£440,000
2020-08-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-07-12   £150,000
CROFT BARN, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£112,559
2019-11-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
GLAD-RON, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£275,000
2019-11-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-11-11   £170,000
Sold 2005-10-21   £170,000
MIRABELLE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£285,000
2019-10-04
detached
freehold
THE MAPLES, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£498,000
2019-08-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-31   £495,000
Sold 2006-06-15   £399,950
BLUEBELLS, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£5,000
2019-08-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2018-05-24   £5,000
THE COTTAGE, MARCH ROAD
WELNEY
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SH		£168,000
2018-11-26
semidetached
freehold
THE WALNUTS, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£447,000
2018-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
AURORA LODGE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£485,000
2017-10-24
detached
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£200,000
2017-10-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-29   £94,995
FENDRAGON BARN, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£605,000
2017-09-22
detached
freehold
CHARM COTTAGE, MARCH ROAD
WELNEY
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£395,000
2016-11-17
detached
freehold
ROSE VILLA, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SH		£202,000
2015-09-28
semidetached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SH		£240,000
2015-08-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-15   £180,000
CHAPEL HOUSE, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£249,995
2014-09-09
detached
freehold
THE CROFT FARM, WISBECH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SQ		£278,000
2014-04-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-01-31   £199,995
OLD CROFT FARM HOUSE
WELNEY
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SG		£183,000
2013-12-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-07-02   £164,950
THE CORNER HOUSE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£425,000
2012-07-20
detached
freehold
PEARL COTTAGE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£186,000
2011-07-06
semidetached
freehold
SUNNY BRAE
WELNEY
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SG		£234,000
2006-10-20
detached
freehold
PEARTREE COTTAGE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
NORFOLK
PE14 9SH		£153,000
2006-04-07
detached
freehold
THE FORGE BARN, TIPSEND
WELNEY
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SG		£235,000
2004-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-09-11   £167,500
THE OLD COACH HOUSE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£135,000
2004-01-09
detached
freehold
DIRECT HOUSE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SH		£245,500
2003-10-13
detached
freehold
OSBOURNE HOUSE, MARCH ROAD
TIPPS END
WISBECH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
PE14 9SN		£215,000
2002-09-12
detached
freehold
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