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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell in the 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 Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£248,500
Terraced17£215,000
Detached44£425,000
Flats3£195,000

10 years median price trend in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell.

All postcodes in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

NR152LX

Knudsen Close

NR352DZ

Bakers Lane

IP200BA

Darrow Green Road

NR352NL

Tensing Street

NR352RD

Green Lane

NR352QJ

Millfield Close

NR352AR

Denton Road

NR352AZ

Ketts Lane

NR352NF

Springwood Lane

NR152LN

Hempnall Road

NR152QS

The Common

IP200DF

The Street

NR152AE

Rows Meadow

IP200AD

Danacre Road

NR352TN

Valley Close

IP200AS

Pockthorpe Lane

NR352TE

The Street

NR152NX

Lundy Green

NR352PA

Yarmouth Road

IP200EL

High Road

IP200BP

Stony Lane

NR152RD

Fairstead Lane

IP200HE

The Packway

NR352PF

Yarmouth Road

NR352QN

Loddon Road

NR152SN

Chapel Lane

NR352RX

Thwaite Road

NR152SE

Alburgh Road

NR152RG

Broaden Lane

NR352QB

Lamberts Way

NR352EQ

Toad Lane

NR352TU

Marsh Lane

IP209QR

Cook's Lane

IP200HP

Tunbeck Road

NR352HU

Rectory Road

NR152RF

Fairstead Lane

NR152ST

Mill Road

IP200DB

Church Road

NR352JU

Norwich Road

NR352RE

Rider Haggard Way

NR152RE

Chestnut Loke

IP200AX

Manor Farm Road

NR152QH

Edge's Lane

NR352LG

Seething Road

NR352JL

Norwich Road

NR352NN

Hilary Terrace

NR352LB

Norwich Road

NR352DX

Hollow Hill

NR152LW

Gowing Way

NR352EG

Church Lane

NR352QQ

Clark Road

IP200DN

The Street

NR352TJ

Church Road

NR152QJ

Boylandhall Lane

NR352LT

The Woodyard Square

IP200AE

Trunch Hill

NR352RG

Lewis Close

IP200BD

Norwich Road

NR352RU

Pirnhow Street

NR352AY

Rookery Lane

IP200DR

Three Acre Row

NR352RL

Loddon Road

IP200HG

High Road

NR152QL

Harvey's Lane

NR152RZ

The Green

NR352BS

Church Road

NR352BF

Granary Close

NR352AF

Old Harleston Road

IP200AY

Darrow Green Road

NR352BJ

Topcroft Street

NR352EE

Bungay Road

NR352LJ

Old Forge Close

NR152LL

Boyland Gardens

NR352LD

Rectory Lane

NR352SL

Rutter Close

NR352TL

Church Road

NR352EF

Bungay Road

IP200EP

Station Road

NR352TP

Marsh Lane

IP200AB

Denton Low Road

NR352RY

Woods Close

IP200BZ

Low Road

NR352NE

Shotesham Road

NR152AG

Hempnall Road

NR152NT

Spring Lane

NR352AU

Denton Road

NR352TF

School Road

NR352JN

Norwich Road

NR152NJ

Silver Green

NR352RR

Sunley Close

NR352NX

Chapel Hill

NR352PB

Yarmouth Road

NR152NF

Fairstead Lane

NR352SB

Lower Wells Close

NR352SX

The Green

NR352RS

Pirnhow Street

NR151NR

Hempnall

NR352TQ

Church Road

NR152PB

Field Lane

NR352EA

Thwaite Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.