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About

Sewell ward sits in the north of Norwich, a largely residential area centred around the Anglia Square shopping precinct. The ward contains several notable local institutions, including the Sewell Park Academy and the former Bullards Anchor Brewery site, which is a focus for redevelopment plans. Housing is a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern social housing estates, with the inner section being more densely populated.

The ward is defined by the Wensum River forming its southern boundary, with the medieval Bishop Bridge marking a historic entrance to the city centre. A network of smaller waterways, like the Mile Cross Beck, also runs through the area. It is home to the distinctive Art Deco-style former Jarrolds printing works, a prominent local landmark now converted for other uses, reflecting the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Sewell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sewell is £48,360 per year. There are 6 schools in Sewell: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sewell is home to around 10,352 people, with a population density of about 7,685.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sewell Population
10,352
Population density
7,685.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.76(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+15%)
Shoplifting
5.7(-20%)
Vehicle crime
4.73(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,218
79.36%
Other White
1,062
10.26%
African
170
1.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
109
1.05%
Other
102
0.99%
Total population: 10,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,282
37.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,576
17.99%
No qualifications
1,312
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,228
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 8,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,656
32.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,432
28.17%
Owns outright
1,023
20.12%
Social rents from council
638
12.55%
Other social rented
149
2.93%
Total households: 5,084

Property prices in Sewell

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Sewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sewell 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 Sewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£392,500
Flats33£138,305
Semi-Detached30£250,000
Terraced117£230,000

10 years median price trend in Sewell

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

All postcodes in Sewell

NR31EZ

Waterloo Road

NR33FB

Pelham Road

Data Sources

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