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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

NR352DW

Free Lane

IP200AW

Pockthorpe Lane

NR352TX

Church Path

NR352JH

Ditchingham Dam

NR352AE

Bath Hills Road

NR352NA

Church Road

IP200DA

Church Road

NR152LP

Mill Road

IP200DH

Vinegar Lane

NR352TS

Station Road

NR352SF

Wild Flower Way

NR352AL

Denton Road

NR352DF

Earsham Road

NR352DG

Sexton Road

IP200BW

School Road

NR352JX

Norwich Road

NR152SA

Ansons Lane

NR352LY

Sunnyside

NR352AS

Green Lane

NR352BP

Rectory Road

NR352NU

Knaves Lane

NR352DE

Norwich Road

NR352SG

Poppy Close

NR152LU

Broaden Lane

NR352BA

Denton Road

IP200EJ

Willow Close

NR352AT

Upgate Street

NR352JF

Rider Haggard Way

NR352AH

Middle Road

NR352NS

Triple Plea Road

NR352QS

The Loke

IP200DP

The Street

NR352JJ

Norwich Road

IP200DS

Mill Road

NR352SU

Milestone Lane

NR352LU

Hobbs's Lane

IP200EF

High Road

NR352LR

Hempnall Road

NR352SZ

The Street

NR352HT

Lugs Lane

NR352JW

Drapers Lane

NR352UB

The Sidings

IP200BE

Chapelfield

NR152QP

The Common

NR352SY

Princess Way

NR152NW

Silver Green

IP200DL

The Street

NR352LA

Earsham Road

NR352BB

Barford Road

NR352BE

Barondole Lane

NR352TZ

The Street

NR352EB

Bungay Road

IP200HA

High Road

NR152QQ

Mulberry Lane

NR152SH

The Common

NR152SL

Harris Green

NR352PE

Yarmouth Road

NR352TR

Dukesway

NR152NE

Mill Road

NR352JZ

Norwich Road

IP200AL

Middle Road

NR152LJ

Boylandhall Lane

NR152AB

The Street

NR152LG

Brick Kiln Lane

NR352TY

The Street

NR352NB

Church Road

NR352LS

Hempnall Road

NR352JD

Hamilton Way

NR352RP

Walpole Close

NR152ND

Roberts Close

NR352LH

Low Road

NR352SH

Waterside Drive

NR352RW

Sun Road

NR352BQ

Low Road

NR152NR

Hardys Loke

IP200BL

Low Ditch Road

NR352TB

The Street

NR352AG

Old Harleston Road

IP200DG

Springfield Terrace

NR152SB

Shelton Spot

NR152AD

The Street

IP200BS

Tunbeck Road

NR352LZ

The Street

IP200HR

Sancroft Way

NR152SF

Alburgh Road

NR352BG

Hempnall

NR152SS

Hall Lane

NR352BU

Rectory Road

NR152NL

Silver Green

IP200HJ

Low Road

NR352NQ

Hempnall Road

IP200BF

Ditchingham & Earsham

NR352RF

Waveney Road

NR352JT

Belseybridge Road

NR352LF

Church Road

NR152LR

Bridge Terrace

NR352RN

Willow Lane

NR352PD

Yarmouth Road

NR152NG

Bungay Road

NR152SW

Chapel Lane

Data Sources

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