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Hellesdon South East

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About

Hellesdon South East ward lies on the northwestern outskirts of Norwich, primarily a residential suburb characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The area is defined by several key roads like Reepham Road and Drayton High Road, which channel traffic through the neighbourhood. Residential streets branch off these main arteries, containing a variety of property styles from post-war semis to more modern estates. Local shopping parades provide essential day-to-day services for the community.

The ward contains significant green corridors, including the broad expanse of Mousehold Heath which extends into its boundaries, offering woodland and heathland trails. The course of the River Wensum forms a natural border to the south. A notable local feature is the historic Hellesdon Mill, situated on the riverbank. Educational and recreational facilities are present, with several schools and the extensive grounds of the Norwich City Football Club training centre located within the area.

Area overview

On average Hellesdon South East has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hellesdon South East is £54,786 per year. There are 5 schools in Hellesdon South East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hellesdon South East is home to around 5,442 people, with a population density of about 2,715.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hellesdon South East Population
5,442
Population density
2,715.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.3(-10%)
Shoplifting
15.62(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.53(-35%)
Public order
5.88(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,809
88.43%
Other White
281
5.17%
Indian
47
0.86%
Other Asian
42
0.77%
African
39
0.72%
Total population: 5,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,082
23.57%
No qualifications
898
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
804
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 4,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,187
49.71%
Owns with a mortgage
834
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
9%
Other social rented
74
3.1%
Other forms of private rent
52
2.18%
Total households: 2,388

Property prices in Hellesdon South East

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £330K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Hellesdon South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £685,000.

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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£330,000£286
Terraced8£273,750£325
Semi-Detached41£270,000£315
Flats6£117,500£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hellesdon South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hellesdon South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£195,000£168,000
2017£246,000£105,000£229,950£188,975
2018£272,500£169,950£229,000£195,950
2019£281,500£94,000£239,995£188,000
2020£272,500£113,000£240,000£192,500
2021£280,000£101,250£247,750£220,000
2022£350,500£120,000£277,500£238,000
2023£310,000£131,750£266,000£214,000
2024£325,000£150,000£268,500£245,000
2025£336,250£120,000£270,000£250,000
2026£285,000£52,000£270,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hellesdon South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hellesdon South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£232£212
2017£242£225£256£215
2018£235£243£257£268
2019£252£233£261£259
2020£240£232£256£261
2021£275£154£275£312
2022£306£275£315£316
2023£302£213£305£320
2024£301£249£326£317
2025£287£281£295£312
2026£284£161£316£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hellesdon South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hellesdon South East 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.