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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

NR93QB

Coniston Close

NR93FJ

Lindley Road

NR93RA

Moore Drive

NR93SN

Hethersett

NR93JR

Orchard Way

NR93FS

Bennett Crescent

NR93JF

Ketts Close

NR93DX

Hubbards Loke

NR93SR

Hethersett

NR93DP

Mill Road

NR93TG

Ringlet Crescent

NR93GS

Blake Close

NR93LF

Exmouth Close

NR93RT

Hethersett

NR93HQ

New Road

NR93PW

Kendal Close

NR93FD

Norwich Road

NR93AG

Grenville Close

NR93GF

Weaver Crescent

NR93AJ

Norwich Road

NR93PZ

Harness Maker Way

NR93PT

Hughes Court

NR93QH

Birch Road

NR93GP

Coachmaker Way

NR93HE

Melton Court

NR93RH

Wiffens Loke

NR93JP

Grove Road

NR93AU

Norwich Road

NR93BZ

Ketteringham Lane

NR93PL

Thirlmere

NR93HX

The Crescent

NR93RQ

Hare Crescent

NR93HR

Harvey Close

NR93SE

Coachmaker Way

NR93AF

Churchfields

NR93ED

South Croft

NR93FH

Heather Close

NR93JD

Firs Road

NR93DT

Linden Drive

NR93EZ

Muriel Kenny Court

NR93PQ

Alcathoe Close

NR93FE

Norwich Road

NR93RY

Laundry Close

NR93QD

Ullswater Drive

NR93PS

Serotine Avenue

NR93QW

Jaguar Road

NR93RU

Squirrel Gardens

NR93AB

Great Melton Road

NR93SD

Brickmakers Lane

NR93AP

Hall Bungalows

NR93DG

Karen Close

NR93EA

West Croft

NR93EX

Priory Road

NR93DU

Alborough Loke

NR93PA

Horseshoe Road

NR93HZ

Priory Close

NR93SY

Hethersett

NR93GJ

Shoemaker Court

NR93FG

Briar Road

NR93JY

Cedar Road

NR93HT

Buckingham Drive

NR93JT

Lynch Green

NR93FY

Harness Maker Way

NR46TF

Cantley Lane

NR93RS

Otter Place

NR93FF

Campion Way

NR93RB

Shorten Place

NR93HJ

New Road

NR93EJ

Howes Close

NR93GW

Joy Place

NR93LY

Flowerdew Close

NR93PX

Oak Close

NR93JX

Myrtle Road

NR93DQ

St Johns Close

NR93GE

Tailor Place

NR93EQ

Firs Road

NR93GN

Coachmaker Way

NR93BB

Back Lane

NR93JL

Little Melton Road

NR93QL

Harrier Close

NR93DF

Ketteringham Lane

NR93FB

Norwich Road

NR93QG

Troutbeck

NR93NW

Burnthouse Lane

NR93ND

The Meadows

NR93DD

Norwich Road

NR93HY

Hall Close

NR93NB

Rowan Gardens

NR93EF

Recreation Road

NR93JZ

Nelson Close

NR93PN

Ambleside

NR93QE

Collingwood Close

NR93ST

Hethersett

NR93RL

Ninham Close

NR93GU

Burnthouse Lane

NR93GX

Deer Vale

NR93RE

Ash Close

NR93JS

Drake Close

NR93AR

Norwich Road

NR93AQ

Admirals Way

Data Sources

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