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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.

All postcodes in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

NR352LL

Church Road

NR352UA

Kingsway

NR152AQ

Room Lane

NR352NT

Mill Lane

IP200HQ

Wortwell By Pass

NR352EJ

Church Lane

NR152LY

Broadway Close

IP200AZ

Broad Road

NR152NN

Silver Green

IP200AT

Low Road

IP200AR

Paynes Hill

NR352AP

Denton Road

IP200BY

Denton Road

NR152QX

The Krons

NR352DL

Fen Lane

IP200AU

Paynes Hill

NR352SA

Pirnhow Street

NR352DB

School Road

NR352ND

Shotesham Road

NR352TG

Queensway

NR352RQ

Tunneys Lane

NR352RA

Loddon Road

NR352JE

Turner Close

IP200AJ

Middle Road

NR152RB

Roland Drive

NR152QN

School Road

NR352QW

Station Road

NR352SQ

Thwaite Road

NR152SJ

Chapel Lane

NR352NR

Mill Gardens

IP200EG

Willow Close

IP200HB

Windmill Road

NR152SR

The Street

NR352TD

Elms Close

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.