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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 66 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
66
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
37.67(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-6%)
Shoplifting
7.14(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(+9%)
Public order
6.21(+21%)
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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bowthorpe & West Earlham area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,256 up to £375,000.

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
Detached34£268,000
Flats8£156,500
Semi-Detached31£230,000
Terraced17£210,000

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

NR59NN

Hancock Court

NR58NN

Wilberforce Road

NR59PT

Mawkin Close

NR58RD

Earlham Green Lane

NR59PE

Downing Mews

NR58TS

Stevenson Road

NR59AY

Goodhale Road

NR59LY

William Childerhouse Way

NR59AQ

Beloe Avenue

NR59AF

Noot Alley

NR59BQ

Donchurch Close

NR59HB

Tizzick Close

NR59LG

Harpsfield

NR59EZ

Rafeman Close

NR58RU

Langton Close

NR59LP

Wenman Court

NR59DN

Notykin Street

NR59DQ

Morris Close

NR59FJ

Saxoncote Avenue

NR58LU

Coniston Close

NR59NJ

Hudson Way

NR59JQ

Buttercup Way

NR59JA

Barnard Road

NR59HQ

Tippett Close

NR59LT

Mitchell Court

NR59BT

Humbleyard

NR59AL

Peverell Road

NR59AP

Rawley Road

NR58NL

Fowell Close

NR59HE

The Swale

NR59LW

Tottington Close

NR58RA

Freshfield Close

NR59LX

Dersley Court

NR58EU

Hutchinson Road

NR59ET

Stylman Road

NR59HG

The Runnel

NR58RW

Rogers Close

NR59NW

Bendish Way

NR59LS

Thurston Close

NR58NF

Wilberforce Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.