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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 average crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Crome is £230,000 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £260,000. 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
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crome Population
11,991
Population density
4,569.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
10,183
84.92%
Other White
807
6.73%
African
142
1.18%
Other Asian
120
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
98
0.82%
Total population: 11,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £260K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Crome area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £36,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£295,000£350
Semi-Detached32£265,000£281
Terraced58£230,000£263
Flats20£137,300£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crome

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£121,250£185,000£166,000
2017£241,250£129,000£200,000£178,500
2018£225,000£130,000£210,000£180,000
2019£219,750£125,000£193,000£180,000
2020£245,000£131,500£190,250£190,000
2021£259,500£131,250£233,500£195,000
2022£263,356£141,000£257,500£235,000
2023£265,000£149,500£255,000£225,125
2024£290,250£148,000£242,500£230,000
2025£260,000£135,000£250,000£226,500
2026£279,000£140,000£260,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crome.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£177£233£187
2017£313£202£222£205
2018£257£194£224£197
2019£274£166£228£198
2020£252£197£223£219
2021£304£196£251£238
2022£357£225£292£257
2023£352£222£290£252
2024£309£238£287£248
2025£350£210£285£263
2026£317£227£281£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crome.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,060
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,007

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crome ward.

Local councillors

Tim Day

Crome - Elected 7 May 2026

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