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Sprowston Central

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About

Sprowston Central is a residential area situated in the north-eastern outskirts of Norwich. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern infill developments. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops on Wroxham Road, which includes a supermarket, takeaways, and other essential services.

The area is defined by its proximity to several large open spaces, including the expanse of Mousehold Heath to the south. A distinctive local landmark is the former Sprowston Hall, a Georgian mansion set within its own grounds, which now functions as a hotel and wedding venue. The area is well-connected by bus routes into Norwich city centre.

Area overview

On average Sprowston Central has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sprowston Central is £54,709 per year. There are 2 schools in Sprowston Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sprowston Central is home to around 5,344 people, with a population density of about 1,693.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sprowston Central Population
5,344
Population density
1,693.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.64(-28%)
Shoplifting
4.49(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.74(-68%)
Other theft
3.56(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.18(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,949
92.61%
Other White
166
3.11%
Indian
49
0.92%
Other Asian
25
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.47%
Total population: 5,344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,044
23.34%
No qualifications
869
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
864
19.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
533
11.92%
Total 16+ residents: 4,473

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
43.38%
Owns with a mortgage
737
31.16%
Other social rented
281
11.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
9.64%
Social rents from council
42
1.78%
Total households: 2,365

Property prices in Sprowston Central

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Sprowston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £409,250.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sprowston Central 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 Sprowston Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced6£220,500
Flats3£150,000
Detached28£351,500
Semi-Detached40£281,000

10 years median price trend in Sprowston Central

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

All postcodes in Sprowston Central

NR67JQ

Oak Lodge Cottages

NR78AF

Wroxham Road

NR67QW

North Walsham Road

NR78QE

Cozens Hardy Road

NR78TR

School Lane

NR78DA

St Margarets Drive

NR67QL

North Walsham Road

NR78EP

Allens Avenue

NR78DU

Glenburn Avenue

NR67RD

Constitution Hill

NR67QH

Mounteney Close

NR67RE

Constitution Hill

NR78AD

Wroxham Road

NR67QN

North Walsham Road

NR78TW

Wroxham Road

NR78RR

Chenery Drive

NR78BB

Aitken Close

NR78TE

Clover Road

NR78EN

Recreation Ground Road

NR78SZ

Coachmans Court

NR78QU

Foxburrow Road

NR78AL

Blenheim Road

Data Sources

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