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About

Bunwell ward encompasses the villages of Bunwell and Carleton Rode, along with surrounding farmland and smaller hamlets. The landscape is characterised by gently rolling fields and hedgerows, with the River Tas forming a natural boundary to the west. The area is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable and livestock farming defining its rural character. Residential development is concentrated within the village centres, which contain a blend of historic and modern housing.

The parish church of St. Michael in Bunwell is a notable medieval building with a round tower, a feature common in Norfolk. Community life centres on the village hall, primary school, and local playing fields. A network of public footpaths connects the settlements, allowing access to the working countryside. The ward's quiet lanes and open skies offer a typical, undisturbed Norfolk rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Bunwell has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bunwell is £54,028 per year. There are 3 schools in Bunwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bunwell is home to around 3,041 people, with a population density of about 96.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bunwell Population
3,041
Population density
96.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.78(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.93(-57%)
Public order
3.62(-29%)
Other theft
2.96(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,940
96.71%
Other White
44
1.45%
Indian
11
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.26%
Other
8
0.26%
Total population: 3,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
752
29.07%
No qualifications
472
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
443
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
407
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
297
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 2,587

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
632
49.57%
Owns with a mortgage
415
32.55%
Other social rented
80
6.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
6.2%
Other forms of private rent
35
2.75%
Total households: 1,275

Property prices in Bunwell

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£322K – £511K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Bunwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£475,000£279
Semi-Detached3£290,000£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunwell.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£320,000£215,000
2017£330,000£219,000
2018£308,750£215,000
2019£335,750£292,000
2020£340,000£245,000
2021£435,000£255,500
2022£432,500£266,500
2023£417,500£292,000
2024£367,500£250,000
2025£490,000£280,000
2026£265,250—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunwell.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£241£205
2017£239£242
2018£252£281
2019£269£226
2020£268£224
2021£288£283
2022£325£320
2023£284£329
2024£299£282
2025£299£273
2026£185—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bunwell in the last year.

All postcodes in Bunwell

NR152JZ

Carr Lane

NR161RZ

Bunwell Hill

NR152JE

Woodrow Lane

NR152JB

Green Lane

NR161RY

Norwich Road

NR161FJ

George Close

NR161SG

Haylock Close

NR152DQ

Meadow Close

NR161FQ

Bunwell Hill

NR161RP

Church Road

NR161NJ

Upgate Street

NR161RE

Bevan Close

NR161RR

Church Road

NR152ET

Mill Lane

NR161QY

Bunwell Street

NR161SE

Cooks Corner Close

NR152DX

Station Road

NR152JT

Steeple Lane

NR161AB

Bunwell Street

NR152LD

St Michaels Green

NR161SL

Church Lane

NR161RT

Fen Road

NR161BN

Bunwell

NR161RF

Greenways

NR152DS

Sneath Road

NR161TF

Wood Lane

NR189LD

Green Lane

NR161FL

Smockmill Close

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.