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About

Hethersett is a village and civil parish in South Norfolk, about six miles south‑west of Norwich. The village has a compact centre with a parish church, primary school, shops, pubs and a village hall that host local groups and events. Local sports clubs include cricket and football teams and there are regular community activities on the green and at the hall. A mix of post‑war and newer housing sits alongside older stone and brick buildings that mark the village core.

Surrounding Hethersett is farmland and a network of public footpaths that are used for walking and cycling; these link the village with neighbouring hamlets and open countryside. The place name comes from Old English and translates roughly as “heath settlement,” reflecting the character of the local land in earlier times. Good road links provide direct access to regional routes, while day‑to‑day life remains centred on the village streets, the market-style shops and the parish church near the centre.

Area overview

On average Hethersett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hethersett is £61,930 per year. There are 3 schools in Hethersett: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hethersett is home to around 7,201 people, with a population density of about 659.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hethersett Population
7,201
Population density
659.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.27(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-17%)
Shoplifting
4.72(-31%)
Public order
3.61(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,416
89.16%
Other White
241
3.35%
Indian
73
1.01%
African
71
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.81%
Total population: 7,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,084
35.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
17.91%
No qualifications
862
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
536
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,800

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
39.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
34.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
11.15%
Other social rented
292
9.41%
Social rents from council
83
2.68%
Total households: 3,102

Property prices in Hethersett

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Hethersett area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hethersett 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 Hethersett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£265,000
Terraced21£223,250
Flats2£185,000
Detached75£347,000

10 years median price trend in Hethersett

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hethersett.

All postcodes in Hethersett

NR93DA

Queens Road

NR93QN

Hawk Close

NR93QR

Vulcan Close

NR93RN

Fox Close

NR93FU

Harness Maker Way

NR93SU

Hethersett

NR93HN

Childs Road

NR93DY

Mill Close

NR93JW

Anson Close

NR93RX

Wheelwright Avenue

NR93HW

Childs Road

NR93AH

Benbow Close

NR93DB

Queens Road

NR93AT

Norwich Road

NR93SL

Hethersett

NR93GZ

Bishops Close

NR93EG

Pond Close

NR93GL

Park Green

NR93PH

Churchfields

NR93HS

Richardson Crescent

NR93HF

Glengarry Close

NR93RP

Stoat Mead

NR93GA

Great Melton Close

NR93EB

South Croft

NR93JA

Malthouse Road

NR93ER

Central Close

NR93BA

Victory Cottages

NR93DL

Kett's Oak

NR93EL

Park Drive

NR93EH

Firs Road

NR93RW

Livick Crescent

NR93GH

Saddler Grove

NR93GB

Baker Drive

NR93FR

Barbastelle Crescent

NR93EY

Priory Road

NR93HU

Lyngate Close

NR93FP

The Old Orchard

NR93JG

Whitegates Close

NR93HB

Great Melton Road

NR93GY

Dormouse Way

NR93QA

Lakeland Way

NR93JQ

Stuart Close

NR93NP

Beckhithe

NR93GT

Beaumont Crescent

NR93FN

Norwich Road

NR93DW

Norwich Road

NR93AN

Norwich Road

NR93HG

New Road

NR93FW

Frederick Grove

NR93AS

Norwich Road

NR93RD

Malthouse Close

NR93RZ

Blacksmith Crescent

NR93JE

Canns Lane

NR93EU

Bailey Close

NR93AX

Station Lane

NR93DH

St Davids Road

NR93FL

Camelia Close

NR93GG

Sawyer Crescent

NR93QP

Nimrod Close

NR93QJ

Buccaneer Way

NR93PP

Deacon Drive

NR93DR

Mill Road

NR93DS

Mill Road

NR93PJ

Grasmere

NR93RR

Hedgehog Drive

NR93AW

Haconsfield

NR93HP

Woods Close

NR93JJ

Back Lane

NR93FQ

Noctule Grove

NR93JN

Longview

NR93NG

Pipistrelle Street

NR93BF

Natterers Road

NR93HD

Cromwell Close

NR93GQ

Badger Crescent

NR93EE

Curson Close

NR93TD

Meadow Brown Row

NR93JH

Henstead Road

NR93FZ

Station Lane

NR93GR

Bringloe Drive

NR93GD

Miller Close

NR93HA

Great Melton Road

NR93AL

Norwich Road

NR93PR

Harman Close

NR93ET

Flint House Gardens

NR93BD

Shop Lane

NR93FX

Bartram Close

NR93EN

Park Drive

NR93EP

Central Crescent

NR93FA

Norwich Road

NR93DZ

Meadow Close

NR93TJ

Speckled Wood Grove

NR93AY

Station Lane

NR93NJ

Braymeadow Lane

NR93QF

Arneside

NR93DJ

Ketts Oak

NR93JU

Lynch Green

NR93HH

New Road

NR93DN

Norwich Road

NR93RJ

Sargeant Way

NR93QQ

Cartmel

Data Sources

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