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Hellesdon North West

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About

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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hellesdon North West Population
5,682
Population density
1,756.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.42(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-62%)
Public order
2.99(-42%)
Other theft
2.82(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,287
93.02%
Other White
135
2.38%
Other Asian
66
1.16%
Indian
42
0.74%
Chinese
23
0.4%
Total population: 5,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
52
1.99%
Total households: 2,619

Property prices in Hellesdon North West

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £325K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Hellesdon North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hellesdon North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£345,000£316
Semi-Detached41£280,000£284
Terraced5£236,000£298
Flats3£172,500£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hellesdon North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hellesdon North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278,000£157,000£215,000£184,250
2017£290,500£139,000£212,000£176,000
2018£249,000£134,000£225,000£187,500
2019£257,500£177,500£223,000£199,500
2020£275,000£140,000£235,000£180,500
2021£287,500£160,000£245,000£215,000
2022£364,000£147,000£280,500£215,000
2023£350,000£150,000£282,500£220,000
2024£292,000£140,000£265,000£230,500
2025£350,000£165,000£272,500£225,500
2026£352,500£173,750£280,000£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hellesdon North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hellesdon North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£204£225£206
2017£253£287£248£225
2018£266£185£245£308
2019£272£170£235£243
2020£275£259£245£233
2021£301£244£268£242
2022£327£279£314£330
2023£336£279£313£301
2024£320£262£305£289
2025£318£341£284£312
2026£329£265£295£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hellesdon North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hellesdon North West in the last year.

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.