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Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

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About

The Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell area is a rural part of South Norfolk, characterised by farmland and scattered villages. The landscape is defined by the River Waveney, which forms a boundary, with flat, open fields typical of the region. Settlements like Hempnall and Ditchingham are centred around historic church buildings and village greens, with residential streets branching out into the surrounding countryside.

Wortwell sits directly on the Waveney, with the river influencing its layout. The area is connected by a network of narrow lanes, with agriculture being a visible presence. The disused Hempnall railway station, now a private residence, is a reminder of the area's past transport links to the wider county.

Area overview

On average Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is £50,602 per year. There are 5 schools in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is home to around 7,627 people, with a population density of about 68.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell Population
7,627
Population density
68.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.59(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.15(-50%)
Other theft
2.75(-50%)
Public order
2.62(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,316
95.92%
Other White
132
1.73%
Irish
42
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.24%
Total population: 7,627

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,903
29.02%
No qualifications
1,244
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
995
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 6,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,620
48.72%
Owns with a mortgage
894
26.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
9.92%
Other social rented
290
8.72%
Other forms of private rent
103
3.1%
Total households: 3,325

Property prices in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

Median price£278,750
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £400K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £278,750 (about £312 per square foot) in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£392,500£328
Semi-Detached19£260,000£308
Terraced13£210,000£266
Flats4£162,500£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307,500£134,000£222,500£156,475
2017£353,750£176,000£220,000£193,500
2018£320,000£161,250£225,000£167,500
2019£377,500£145,000£217,000£181,250
2020£347,500£159,000£240,500£184,000
2021£380,000£178,750£247,000£203,750
2022£475,000£190,000£295,000£205,000
2023£400,000£175,000£255,000£236,250
2024£412,500£170,000£260,000£230,000
2025£400,000£225,000£248,500£215,000
2026£366,250£160,000£260,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£254£249£230
2017£242£219£224£227
2018£255£248£235£249
2019£255£254£262£247
2020£276£224£263£240
2021£292£262£276£265
2022£318£261£297£247
2023£333£307£315£309
2024£320£232£296£305
2025£315£196£306£296
2026£339£261£331£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

Is Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell safe?

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell?

The median sale price in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is £278,750 (about £312 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell?

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell has 5 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell?

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell sits around rank 16,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell?

The average household income in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is around £50,602 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

NR152QT

The Street

NR352QG

Longrigg Road

NR152NA

Nuttele Close

NR352TT

Station Road

IP200DT

Bungaygrave Lane

NR352AW

Private Road

NR352NP

Suckling Place

NR152QW

The Common

NR352HX

Loddon Road

NR352AX

Topcroft Road

NR352NZ

Yarmouth Road

NR352JS

Belsey Bridge Road

NR352NJ

Hempnall Road

NR352QT

Lower Wells Close

NR352QX

Beevors Garden

NR352TW

Waveney Crescent

IP200BT

Station Road

NR352JY

Fen Lane

IP200HS

Tunbeck Close

NR352QR

Thwaite Road

IP200DJ

The Street

NR352RB

Black Horse Lane

NR352QD

Nursery Place

NR152QR

The Common

NR152LS

The Street

IP200AF

Burntoak Lane

NR152SG

Ivy Cottages

NR152NP

Alburgh Road

NR352RJ

Loddon Road

IP200AN

Trunch Hill

NR352SD

Old Railway Road

NR352QL

Station Road

NR152NB

Bainard Rise

NR352BL

Topcroft Street

NR352LP

Norwich Road

NR352QY

Loddon Road

NR152LT

The Street

NR352AD

Bath Hills Road

NR352AN

Denton Road

NR152QF

Willow Drive

NR352JP

Norwich Road

NR352DN

Pound Lane

NR352DT

Belseybridge Road

NR352BT

Kings Road

NR352BW

Mill Road

NR352RZ

Baldrys Walk

NR152NU

Lundy Green

NR152SP

Common Road

NR352RH

Bakers Lane

NR152NY

Spring Lane

NR152RA

Coronation Crescent

NR152NH

Bungay Road

IP200AH

Middle Road

IP200EN

High Road

NR352QH

Thwaite Road

NR152QU

Beeches Cottage

NR152NQ

Bungay Road

IP200AA

Round House Hill

NR352DJ

Pound Lane

NR352SE

Danacre Road

NR352LN

Hempnall Road

NR352NW

Hempnall Road

IP200AG

Willow Close

IP200BX

Low Road

NR352DQ

Sexton Road

NR352DY

Bakers Lane

NR152SQ

Shelton Green

NR352BD

Barford Road

IP200AQ

Trunch Hill

NR152NS

Alburgh Road

NR352QU

Hollow Hill Road

NR352ST

Beech Tree Way

NR352QP

Windmill Green

IP200HH

High Road

NR152PA

Field Lane

NR352ED

Bungay Road

NR352JR

Norwich Road

NR352TA

Temple Bar

NR152SD

Low Road

NR352DA

Crow Hill

NR352RT

Alma Cottages

NR352BN

Rookery Lane

NR352DD

Hall Road

NR352NY

Triple Plea Road

NR352NG

Hempnall Road

NR352DH

Lang Gate Way

IP200BB

Upland Terrace

NR352NH

Highfields

NR352QZ

Hollow Hill Road

NR352JG

Falcon Lane

NR352AB

Hall Road

NR352DS

Jenkinsons Pightle

NR152SU

Mill Lane

NR352TH

Marston Moor

NR152LZ

Old Market Way

NR352AQ

Middle Road

NR352JQ

Ditchingham Dam

NR352BH

Church Road

NR152QZ

Field Lane

NR352LQ

Smiths Knoll

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.