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About

Crome ward lies in the southeastern part of Norwich, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing from different eras. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, with a significant portion of the ward occupied by the suburban developments around Bluebell Road. It contains several local schools and green spaces like the informal playing fields adjacent to the Hewett Academy campus, serving the community's daily needs.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic St Andrew's Church in Bowthorpe, which sits just beyond the modern Bowthorpe residential development at the ward's western edge. The area is defined by its practical connection to the outer ring road, providing essential transport links, while the broad expanse of the Yare Valley meadows forms a distinct green boundary to the south.

Area overview

On average Crome has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crome is £44,155 per year. There are 3 schools in Crome: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crome is home to around 11,991 people, with a population density of about 4,569.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crome Population

11,991

Population density

4,569.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.12(+49%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.01(+38%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.76(+69%)

Public order

7.67(+50%)

Other crime

6.67(+240%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

10,183

84.92%

Other White

807

6.73%

African

142

1.18%

Other Asian

120

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.82%

Total population: 11,991

Economics

No qualifications

2,415

24.96%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,043

21.12%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,506

15.57%

Level 3 (A level)

1,491

15.41%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,260

13.02%

Total 16+ residents: 9,675

Housing

Social rents from council

1,771

34.31%

Owns outright

1,338

25.92%

Owns with a mortgage

1,129

21.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

551

10.67%

Other social rented

256

4.96%

Total households: 5,162

Property prices in Crome

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Crome area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Crome over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£260,000	£227,000	£245,000	£310,000	£336,800
Flats	20	£138,500	£104,000	£128,500	£152,500	£171,000
Semi-Detached	31	£250,000	£207,500	£237,500	£285,000	£348,000
Terraced	63	£228,000	£165,000	£210,000	£243,000	£280,000

10 years median price trend in Crome

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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