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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

NR93JA

Malthouse Road

NR93QG

Troutbeck

NR93RR

Hedgehog Drive

Data Sources

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