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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

NR59LU

Thurlby Road

NR59PS

Thacker Way

NR59PR

Tolye Road

NR59AJ

Walcot Close

NR59JB

Barnard Road

NR59JF

Robberds Way

NR59HD

Bishy Barnebee Way

NR59AN

Brampton Court

NR58RG

Earlham Green Lane

NR59NB

Craske Mews

NR59LH

Lisle Road

NR59EE

Offley Court

NR59HF

Fresher Mews

NR58BY

Earlham Green Lane

NR59AW

Waldegrave

NR59LD

Alnwick Court

NR59DA

Toftes Place

NR59PQ

Caddow Road

NR59DW

Bumpstede Court

NR59PJ

Mavish Close

NR58TP

Beecheno Road

NR58RD

Earlham Green Lane

NR59EJ

Braithwait Close

NR59NT

Cooke Close

NR59JQ

Buttercup Way

NR59AY

Goodhale Road

NR59EP

Attelsey Way

NR59DQ

Morris Close

NR59ER

Bewfeld Road

NR59EB

Swafield Street

NR59EZ

Rafeman Close

NR59NQ

Humbleyard

NR58TQ

Beecheno Road

NR59JH

Charles Watling Way

NR59JR

Baines Way

NR59DE

Houghton Close

NR59NF

Peck Close

NR59LW

Tottington Close

NR59HY

Bladewater Road

NR59LA

Astley Road

NR59FP

Bowthorpe

NR59PA

Purdance Close

NR58TR

Gilbard Road

NR59AU

Lushington Close

NR59AE

Rawley Road

NR59BX

The Walled Garden

NR59HP

Speedwell Way

NR59DL

Skye Close

NR59EN

Yaxley Way

NR59AG

Reydon Close

NR59BQ

Donchurch Close

NR59DH

Brennewater Mews

NR59LZ

Jay Gardens

NR58RH

Rolleston Close

NR59HR

Thistle Close

NR59EQ

Yaxley Way

NR59HG

The Runnel

NR59PT

Mawkin Close

NR59BW

Humbleyard

NR59EY

Harris Mews

NR59FL

Wild Apple Close

NR59BN

Humbleyard

NR59JD

Jarrold Way

NR59AH

Smeat Street

NR59PN

Mosely Court

NR59FN

Bowthorpe

NR59HW

Dow Close

NR58TS

Stevenson Road

NR59NL

Hempsted Mews

NR59NG

Cutler Way

NR58UG

Beecheno Road

NR59BJ

Cornwallis Close

NR59LT

Mitchell Court

NR58TL

Gilbard Road

NR59NY

Hearne Court

NR59BH

Fitzhenry Mews

NR59AL

Peverell Road

NR59LB

Courtenay Close

NR59LS

Thurston Close

NR59EG

Yaxley Way

NR59DJ

Rawley Road

NR59FE

Broomsfield

NR59BA

Humbleyard

NR59LL

Montgomery Close

NR59FH

Ladysmock Way

NR59LG

Harpsfield

NR59AX

Skoner Road

NR59LQ

Barnham Close

NR59NW

Bendish Way

Data Sources

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