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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 83 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
83
Deprivation level
8/10
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
48.17(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.12(+40%)
Shoplifting
8.75(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.65(+35%)
Public order
8.36(+61%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bowthorpe 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 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
Detached32£285,000
Flats5£155,000
Semi-Detached31£230,000
Terraced14£222,500

10 years median price trend in Bowthorpe

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

All postcodes in Bowthorpe

NR58TP

Beecheno Road

NR59AQ

Beloe Avenue

NR59BQ

Donchurch Close

NR59EA

Swafield Street

NR59LN

Harsnett Close

NR59PR

Tolye Road

NR58TS

Stevenson Road

NR59NT

Cooke Close

NR59DW

Bumpstede Court

NR59NA

Draper Way

NR59ND

Fuller Mews

NR59NX

Edrich Way

NR59LE

Bateman Close

NR59PU

Pishmire Close

NR58RE

Bowthorpe Cottages

NR59HF

Fresher Mews

NR59PJ

Mavish Close

NR59EE

Offley Court

NR59HY

Bladewater Road

NR58RD

Earlham Green Lane

NR59EH

Hemmings Close

NR58TN

Stevenson Road

NR59FD

Shepherd Purse Way

NR59PQ

Caddow 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

NR59BW

Humbleyard

NR58TX

Larkman Lane

NR59FA

Tesmonde Close

NR59HR

Thistle Close

NR58BY

Earlham Green Lane

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

NR59BN

Humbleyard

NR58RB

Earlham Green Lane

NR59AA

Bowthorpe Hall Road

NR59JA

Barnard Road

NR59BU

Joe Ellis Court

NR59NS

Layer Close

NR59BZ

Howlett Drive

NR59EP

Attelsey Way

NR59HW

Dow Close

NR59JR

Baines Way

NR59BX

The Walled Garden

NR59DL

Skye Close

NR59HU

Mardle Street

NR59NL

Hempsted Mews

NR59LH

Lisle Road

NR59FH

Ladysmock Way

NR59LT

Mitchell Court

NR59NJ

Hudson Way

NR59NQ

Humbleyard

NR59BT

Humbleyard

NR59DB

Rawley Road

NR59DN

Notykin Street

NR59DS

Drury Close

NR59NP

The Columbine

NR59PG

Pollywiggle Close

NR58TG

Beecheno Road

NR59AB

Wendene

NR59LS

Thurston Close

NR59PW

Horn Pie Road

NR58UQ

Peto Court

NR59HQ

Tippett Close

NR59JJ

Morgan Way

NR59LR

Harsnett Close

NR59DD

Drury Close

NR59JB

Barnard Road

NR59BJ

Cornwallis Close

NR59BF

Ladysmock Way

NR59PS

Thacker Way

NR59NZ

Sukey Way

NR59AH

Smeat Street

NR59AS

Peverell Road

NR59NY

Hearne Court

Data Sources

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