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Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

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 24 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell Population

7,627

Population density

68.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

12.85(-59%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.06(-65%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.88(-55%)

Other theft

2.75(-51%)

Public order

2.36(-55%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,316

95.92%

Other White

132

1.73%

Irish

0.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.29%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.24%

Total population: 7,627

Economics

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

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £851,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£450,000	£230,000	£310,000	£499,950	£638,000
Flats	2	£270,000	£202,500	£232,500	£307,500	£337,500
Semi-Detached	16	£291,250	£166,875	£240,000	£335,000	£380,625
Terraced	14	£210,000	£135,450	£183,750	£247,750	£352,875

10 years median price trend in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell

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