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Bowthorpe & West Earlham

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About

Bowthorpe and West Earlham form a residential area on the western edge of Norwich. The layout is largely characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some modern developments. The area is served by several local shopping parades providing essential amenities, with the larger retail and business park at Bowthorpe Industrial Estate offering employment and services.

A significant portion of the area is defined by the Earlham Cemetery, one of the largest municipal cemeteries in the country, which provides extensive green space and quiet pathways. To the north, the open fields and woodlands of the University of East Anglia's broad campus create a distinct boundary, separating it from the city's central neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Bowthorpe & West Earlham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £47,547 per year. There are 4 schools in Bowthorpe & West Earlham: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bowthorpe & West Earlham is home to around 13,033 people, with a population density of about 4,023.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowthorpe & West Earlham Population
13,033
Population density
4,023.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.6(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.58(+9%)
Shoplifting
6.83(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.75(+5%)
Public order
6.52(+25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,717
74.56%
Other White
1,029
7.9%
Other Asian
411
3.15%
African
378
2.9%
Indian
276
2.12%
Total population: 13,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,641
25.14%
Level 3 (A level)
2,579
24.55%
No qualifications
2,141
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,312
12.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,078
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 10,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,302
25.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,202
23.95%
Owns with a mortgage
855
17.04%
Owns outright
838
16.7%
Other social rented
690
13.75%
Total households: 5,018

Property prices in Bowthorpe & West Earlham

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bowthorpe & West Earlham area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,256 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowthorpe & West Earlham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£285,000
Flats6£157,500
Semi-Detached32£230,000
Terraced14£222,500

10 years median price trend in Bowthorpe & West Earlham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham.

All postcodes in Bowthorpe & West Earlham

NR59AU

Lushington Close

NR59DJ

Rawley Road

NR59DQ

Morris Close

NR58RS

St Mildreds Road

NR59AR

Mayes Close

NR59BH

Fitzhenry Mews

NR59DA

Toftes Place

NR59DY

Harry Barber Close

NR59EU

Stylman Road

NR59HX

Swallow Tail Close

NR59AN

Brampton Court

NR59AT

Peverell Road

NR59LB

Courtenay Close

NR59LF

Castleton Close

NR59BA

Humbleyard

NR59LL

Montgomery Close

NR59LQ

Barnham Close

NR58TH

Beecheno Road

NR58UG

Beecheno Road

NR59AJ

Walcot Close

NR59AY

Goodhale Road

NR59BP

The Hedgerows

NR59HG

The Runnel

NR58LU

Coniston Close

NR58RF

Earlham Green Lane

NR58TP

Beecheno Road

NR59AQ

Beloe Avenue

NR59BQ

Donchurch Close

NR59EA

Swafield Street

NR59LN

Harsnett Close

NR59PR

Tolye Road

NR58TS

Stevenson Road

NR59NT

Cooke Close

NR58LN

Wordsworth Road

NR59DW

Bumpstede Court

NR59NA

Draper Way

NR59ND

Fuller Mews

NR59NX

Edrich Way

NR58RT

Calthorpe Road

NR59LE

Bateman Close

NR59PU

Pishmire Close

NR58NJ

Savery Close

NR58RE

Bowthorpe Cottages

NR59HF

Fresher Mews

NR59PJ

Mavish Close

NR58RJ

St Mildreds Road

NR58RZ

St Mildreds Road

NR59EE

Offley Court

NR59HY

Bladewater Road

NR58RD

Earlham Green Lane

NR59EH

Hemmings Close

NR58HZ

Rockingham Road

NR58TN

Stevenson Road

NR59FD

Shepherd Purse Way

NR59PQ

Caddow Road

NR58NQ

Wilberforce Road

NR58NZ

Robson Road

NR58QZ

Malbrook Road

NR58RH

Rolleston Close

NR59DU

Yaxley Way

NR59FG

Ladysmock Way

NR59HA

Wendene

NR59HE

The Swale

NR59LY

William Childerhouse Way

NR58TJ

Beecheno Road

NR59AX

Skoner Road

NR59HB

Tizzick Close

NR58RN

Calthorpe Road

NR59BW

Humbleyard

NR58TX

Larkman Lane

NR58EP

Jordan Close

NR58LL

Crummock Road

NR59FA

Tesmonde Close

NR59HR

Thistle Close

NR58BY

Earlham Green Lane

NR58NY

Robson Road

NR58RG

Earlham Green Lane

NR58TL

Gilbard Road

NR59DT

Sedman Walk

NR59LD

Alnwick Court

NR59LJ

The Crofts

NR59NE

Atkinson Close

NR58TR

Gilbard Road

NR59EL

Yaxley Way

NR58LG

Pitchford Road

NR59BN

Humbleyard

NR58RB

Earlham Green Lane

NR59AA

Bowthorpe Hall Road

NR59JA

Barnard Road

NR59BU

Joe Ellis Court

NR59NS

Layer Close

NR58SB

Cresswell Close

NR59BZ

Howlett Drive

NR59EP

Attelsey Way

NR59HW

Dow Close

NR59JR

Baines Way

NR58NH

Jordan Close

NR59BX

The Walled Garden

NR59DL

Skye Close

NR59HU

Mardle Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.