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Hellesdon North West

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Hellesdon North West ward lies on the northwestern edge of the Norwich urban area within the Broadland district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. It contains local shopping parades, schools, and several small parks and green spaces that serve the community. The ward is bordered by the open farmland of the Tas Valley, providing a distinct rural edge.

A significant feature is the presence of the former Hellesdon Hospital site, with its extensive grounds now partly repurposed for housing. The area is served by key roads like the A140 and Drayton High Road, connecting it to Norwich city centre and broader Norfolk. The broad expanse of Mousehold Heath lies just beyond its southern boundary, offering accessible woodland and heathland.

Area overview

On average Hellesdon North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hellesdon North West is £45,706 per year. There are 1 schools in Hellesdon North West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hellesdon North West is home to around 5,682 people, with a population density of about 1,756.4 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hellesdon North West Population

5,682

Population density

1,756.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

42.06(+35%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.92(+24%)

Public order

3.7(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.52(-70%)

Burglary

2.82(+1%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,287

93.02%

Other White

135

2.38%

Other Asian

1.16%

Indian

0.74%

Chinese

0.4%

Total population: 5,684

Economics

No qualifications

1,118

22.83%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,013

20.69%

Level 3 (A level)

782

15.97%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

753

15.38%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

597

12.19%

Total 16+ residents: 4,897

Housing

Owns outright

1,402

53.53%

Owns with a mortgage

701

26.77%

Other social rented

255

9.74%

Private landlord or letting agency

173

6.61%

Other forms of private rent

1.99%

Total households: 2,619

Property prices in Hellesdon North West

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Hellesdon North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 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 Hellesdon North West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£325,000	£262,500	£283,500	£470,000	£598,750
Flats	1	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000
Semi-Detached	42	£276,250	£210,100	£248,125	£310,000	£359,600
Terraced	7	£215,000	£171,825	£190,375	£268,000	£328,000

10 years median price trend in Hellesdon North West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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