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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 average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £281K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Bowthorpe & West Earlham area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,256 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£295,000£285
Semi-Detached23£218,000£273
Terraced18£215,000£266
Flats8£156,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowthorpe & West Earlham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£142,500£177,000£165,000
2017£242,000£127,500£177,500£170,000
2018£230,000£110,000£195,000£188,725
2019£243,000£135,500£195,000£174,500
2020£243,000£120,500£220,000£195,000
2021£264,500£138,000£225,500£210,000
2022£287,750£154,500£236,500£227,000
2023£270,000£165,000£232,000£235,000
2024£293,750£160,000£227,500£219,000
2025£277,500£158,000£230,000£225,500
2026£300,000£218,000£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£197£215£225
2017£228£192£239£208
2018£237£213£232£241
2019£249£215£240£205
2020£236£199£228£224
2021£265£220£240£224
2022£313£264£293£264
2023£296£259£266£273
2024£291£261£270£259
2025£285£245£280£274
2026£273£263£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowthorpe & West Earlham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.