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About

Earlham is a residential district located west of Norwich city centre, bordered by the University of East Anglia campus and the River Yare. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, local shops along Earlham Road, and significant green spaces. It functions primarily as a practical suburb for families, students, and university staff, with direct bus links facilitating the commute into the city.

The area is defined by the expansive Earlham Park, which includes wide playing fields and wooded walks. Adjacent to this is the historic Earlham Hall, a Grade II listed mansion that now forms part of the university's law school. The presence of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, a notable modernist building on the UEA grounds, adds a distinct cultural dimension to the local environment.

Area overview

On average Earlham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Earlham is £47,163 per year. There are 8 schools in Earlham: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Earlham is home to around 12,264 people, with a population density of about 3,288.5 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Earlham Population

12,264

Population density

3,288.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

45.5(+44%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.86(+20%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.74(+85%)

Public order

5.87(+15%)

Other theft

4.81(-12%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

9,580

78.13%

Other White

953

7.77%

African

285

2.32%

Other Asian

221

1.8%

Other

178

1.45%

Total population: 12,262

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,639

27%

Level 3 (A level)

2,104

21.53%

No qualifications

2,018

20.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,175

12.02%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,090

11.15%

Total 16+ residents: 9,773

Housing

Social rents from council

1,552

31.4%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,051

21.26%

Owns outright

928

18.77%

Owns with a mortgage

897

18.15%

Other social rented

376

7.61%

Total households: 4,943

Property prices in Earlham

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £226,750 in Earlham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £610,000.

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 Earlham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	18	£247,500	£217,900	£225,750	£295,875	£357,000
Terraced	60	£219,000	£169,650	£195,750	£240,000	£305,750
Detached	16	£333,750	£227,000	£296,250	£405,000	£568,750
Flats	6	£136,250	£104,250	£132,750	£146,125	£155,750

10 years median price trend in Earlham

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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