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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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
39
Deprivation level
2/10
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
23.05(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-40%)
Shoplifting
5.55(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-33%)
Public order
3.19(-39%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 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
Detached51£360,000
Flats2£185,000
Semi-Detached32£272,750
Terraced24£206,250

10 years median price trend in Hethersett

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

All postcodes in Hethersett

NR93AN

Norwich Road

NR93DR

Mill Road

NR93ED

South Croft

NR93HJ

New Road

NR93DE

Norwich Road

NR93HT

Buckingham Drive

NR93EY

Priory Road

NR93RZ

Blacksmith Crescent

NR93AL

Norwich Road

NR93DF

Ketteringham Lane

NR93FA

Norwich Road

NR93FF

Campion Way

NR93QL

Harrier Close

NR93DG

Karen Close

NR93FL

Camelia Close

NR93PZ

Harness Maker Way

NR93RL

Ninham Close

NR93RW

Livick Crescent

NR93DY

Mill Close

NR93QN

Hawk Close

NR93PJ

Grasmere

NR93DZ

Meadow Close

NR93FZ

Station Lane

NR93PQ

Alcathoe Close

NR93RN

Fox Close

NR93BA

Victory Cottages

NR93EF

Recreation Road

NR93EL

Park Drive

NR93JZ

Nelson Close

NR93PH

Churchfields

NR93PP

Deacon Drive

NR93PX

Oak Close

NR93AH

Benbow Close

NR93AX

Station Lane

NR93EE

Curson Close

NR93FB

Norwich Road

NR93FN

Norwich Road

NR93GL

Park Green

NR93GP

Coachmaker Way

NR93JY

Cedar Road

NR93PR

Harman Close

NR93RA

Moore Drive

NR93AJ

Norwich Road

NR93HA

Great Melton Road

NR93PL

Thirlmere

NR93NJ

Braymeadow Lane

NR93QJ

Buccaneer Way

NR93BF

Natterers Road

NR93FY

Harness Maker Way

NR93QR

Vulcan Close

NR93EN

Park Drive

NR93JD

Firs Road

NR93RP

Stoat Mead

NR93TG

Hethersett

NR93EQ

Firs Road

NR93GY

Dormouse Way

NR93EZ

Muriel Kenny Court

NR93DL

Kett's Oak

NR93DQ

St Johns Close

NR93GE

Tailor Place

NR93PS

Serotine Avenue

NR93FD

Norwich Road

NR93GN

Coachmaker Way

NR93RB

Shorten Place

NR93EX

Priory Road

NR93DD

Norwich Road

NR93FE

Norwich Road

NR93FQ

Noctule Grove

NR93HY

Hall Close

NR93JG

Whitegates Close

NR93HH

New Road

NR93RE

Ash Close

NR93EA

West Croft

NR93EU

Bailey Close

NR93HE

Melton Court

NR93HR

Harvey Close

NR93NW

Burnthouse Lane

NR93FX

Bartram Close

NR93HB

Great Melton Road

NR93JN

Longview

NR93ER

Central Close

NR93FR

Barbastelle Crescent

NR93GU

Burnthouse Lane

NR93HQ

New Road

NR93JQ

Stuart Close

NR93JU

Lynch Green

NR93JW

Anson Close

NR93NP

Beckhithe

NR93EG

Pond Close

NR93FU

Harness Maker Way

NR93HX

The Crescent

NR93SE

Coachmaker Way

NR93EB

South Croft

NR93HN

Childs Road

NR93PN

Ambleside

NR93QW

Jaguar Road

NR93DT

Linden Drive

NR93ES

Hethersett

NR93FH

Heather Close

NR93GJ

Shoemaker Court

Data Sources

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