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About

Bowthorpe ward is situated on the western outskirts of Norwich, primarily characterised by residential development from the late 20th century. The area is centred around a large, modern housing estate with its own district centre providing essential retail and community services. It contains significant areas of open space, including managed parkland and playing fields, which separate its neighbourhoods. The ward is bounded by the A47 dual carriageway to the south and farmland to the west, marking a clear edge to the city.

A notable feature is the presence of the Bowthorpe Marsh, a local nature reserve following the course of the River Yare. This wetland area provides a contrast to the built environment and supports various wildlife. The ward functions largely as a self-contained suburb, with several schools and community facilities serving its population. Public transport connections link it to Norwich city centre, though the layout is designed around vehicular access.

Area overview

On average Bowthorpe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowthorpe is £47,547 per year. There are 4 schools in Bowthorpe: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bowthorpe is home to around 10,173 people, with a population density of about 3,725.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowthorpe Population
10,173
Population density
3,725.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.27(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.86(+20%)
Shoplifting
9.14(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.85(+39%)
Public order
7.96(+55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,508
73.78%
Other White
856
8.41%
Other Asian
340
3.34%
African
287
2.82%
Indian
210
2.06%
Total population: 10,176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,218
27.31%
No qualifications
1,714
21.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,625
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,085
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
880
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,123

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
923
22.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
920
22.54%
Owns with a mortgage
783
19.19%
Owns outright
719
17.62%
Other social rented
626
15.34%
Total households: 4,081

Property prices in Bowthorpe

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bowthorpe 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£268,000
Flats6£156,500
Semi-Detached29£230,000
Terraced17£210,000

10 years median price trend in Bowthorpe

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

All postcodes in Bowthorpe

NR59BF

Ladysmock Way

NR59LY

William Childerhouse Way

NR58TW

Stevenson Road

NR58TN

Stevenson Road

NR59BZ

Howlett Drive

NR59ED

Clover Hill Road

NR59NJ

Hudson Way

NR59LJ

The Crofts

NR59DT

Sedman Walk

NR59EF

Ambrose Close

NR59DZ

Rawley Road

NR58TJ

Beecheno Road

NR58SZ

Freshfield Close

NR59DX

Wortham Close

NR59AZ

Cotterall Court

NR59FD

Shepherd Purse Way

NR59AA

Bowthorpe Hall Road

NR59NS

Layer Close

NR59PY

Elderflower Mews

NR59HB

Tizzick Close

NR59AQ

Beloe Avenue

NR59PX

Yarrington Way

NR59EL

Yaxley Way

NR59AF

Noot Alley

NR59BB

Tunstall Close

NR59BE

Notridge Road

NR59NP

The Columbine

NR58TT

Stevenson Road

NR58RB

Earlham Green Lane

NR59FA

Tesmonde Close

NR58RF

Earlham Green Lane

NR59AR

Mayes Close

NR59AP

Rawley Road

NR59NX

Edrich Way

NR59BL

Beloe Avenue

NR58TE

Dereham Road

NR59DY

Harry Barber Close

NR59PE

Downing Mews

NR59NZ

Sukey Way

NR58RA

Freshfield Close

NR59HZ

Rimer Close

NR59EA

Swafield Street

NR59JJ

Morgan Way

NR59BU

Joe Ellis Court

NR58UQ

Peto Court

NR59DB

Rawley Road

NR59FG

Ladysmock Way

NR59BT

Humbleyard

NR59JA

Barnard Road

NR59NN

Hancock Court

NR59ND

Fuller Mews

NR59EH

Hemmings Close

NR59FF

Bowthorpe

NR59AB

Wendene

NR59BG

Kerville Street

NR59LR

Harsnett Close

NR58TY

Larkman Lane

NR59AS

Peverell Road

NR59FJ

Saxoncote Avenue

NR59DS

Drury Close

NR59PG

Pollywiggle Close

NR59DD

Drury Close

NR59DU

Yaxley Way

NR58TG

Beecheno Road

NR59AT

Peverell Road

NR59PW

Horn Pie Road

NR59HQ

Tippett Close

NR59DG

Holworthy Road

NR59JP

Barnard Road

NR59ET

Stylman Road

NR59LP

Wenman Court

NR58QZ

Malbrook Road

NR58TX

Larkman Lane

NR59DF

Webster Close

NR59HE

The Swale

NR59LN

Harsnett Close

NR59PD

Jarrold Way

NR59ES

Stylman Road

NR58RE

Bowthorpe Cottages

NR59LE

Bateman Close

NR59EU

Stylman Road

NR59EW

Yaxley Way

NR59PU

Pishmire Close

NR59HX

Swallow Tail Close

NR58RQ

Runcton Close

NR59HA

Wendene

NR59LF

Castleton Close

NR59BP

The Hedgerows

NR59NE

Atkinson Close

NR59BS

Bowthorpe

NR50SZ

Dereham Road

NR59NA

Draper Way

NR59DN

Notykin Street

NR59FB

Poppyfields

NR58TH

Beecheno Road

NR59NH

Weatherby Road

NR59BD

Taleworth Close

NR59LX

Dersley Court

NR59NR

Thurlow Close

NR59HU

Mardle Street

Data Sources

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