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Sprowston Central

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About

Sprowston Central ward lies on the northern fringe of Norwich, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is characterised by a mix of housing from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent developments. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads like the A1151 and the Norwich ring road, which frame the neighbourhood.

The ward includes the grounds of Sprowston Manor, a historic hotel with a golf course that provides a large green space within the suburban setting. Local amenities are centred along Wroxham Road, serving the community's daily needs. The area functions as a commuter base for the city, with direct road links into Norwich.

Area overview

On average Sprowston Central has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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 1,693.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sprowston Central Population
5,344
Population density
1,693.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.14(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-42%)
Shoplifting
3.56(-50%)
Public order
3.56(-32%)
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 qualifications or above
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £283,500 in Sprowston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £390,000.

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
Detached24£352,000
Flats4£149,500
Semi-Detached47£280,000
Terraced7£210,000

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

NR78RN

Wroxham Road

NR136NA

Wroxham Road

NR136NB

Beeston Lane

NR78DJ

St Marys Grove

NR78UF

Higham Close

NR78EW

Recreation Ground Road

NR78QS

Rushmore Close

NR78AE

Wroxham Road

NR78RG

Wilks Farm Drive

NR67QG

North Walsham Road

NR78AX

Surrey Close

NR78DP

Albion Drive

NR78EJ

Allens Lane

NR78SY

Gardeners Terrace

NR78DZ

Neville Road

NR78QH

Elizabeth Close

NR78QX

Foxburrow Road

NR78UB

Clover Court

NR78EG

Colindeep Lane

NR78QY

Barkers Lane

NR78TR

School Lane

NR67RB

Chartwell Road

NR78EP

Allens Avenue

NR78AU

Church Lane

NR78DU

Glenburn Avenue

NR78QR

Rushmore Road

NR78TE

Clover Road

NR78EB

Rimington Road

NR78QL

Cuthbert Close

NR67QN

North Walsham Road

NR78TJ

St George Loke

NR78TL

School Lane

NR78TT

Aslake Close

NR78RR

Chenery Drive

NR78AJ

Blenheim Road

NR78AL

Blenheim Road

NR78DB

St Margarets Drive

NR78QJ

Dixon Road

NR78UA

Post Mill Close

NR67QW

North Walsham Road

NR78AG

Wroxham Road

NR78BA

Church Green

NR67RG

Parkland Road

NR78DR

Glenburn Court

NR78DH

Marlborough Court

NR78TN

Wroxham Road

NR78AR

Stonehouse Road

NR78DG

Aslake Close

NR78ED

Keswick Road

NR67QB

North Walsham Road

NR78AS

Stonehouse Road

NR78QZ

Barkers Lane

NR78TF

Clover Road

NR67QE

Dovedales

NR67QL

North Walsham Road

NR78AN

Blenheim Close

NR78UE

Porters Loke

NR78EA

Jubilee Road

NR78QQ

Cozens Hardy Road

NR78AF

Wroxham Road

NR78AH

Blenheim Road

NR78AT

Coughtrey Close

NR67JQ

Oak Lodge Cottages

NR67QJ

North Walsham Road

NR67QQ

North Walsham Road

NR78AY

Church Lane

NR78DS

Neville Road

NR78DT

Neville Close

NR78QU

Foxburrow Road

NR67JG

North Walsham Road

NR78TQ

School Lane

NR78TU

Wroxham Road

NR67RF

Constitution Hill

NR67RQ

Parkland Crescent

NR78AQ

Wroxham Road

NR78DA

St Margarets Drive

NR78EE

Breydon Road

NR78QE

Cozens Hardy Road

NR78ET

Aslake Close

NR67QH

Mounteney Close

NR78DX

Glenburn Avenue

NR78DY

Neville Road

NR67RJ

Meadow Gardens

NR78EF

Breydon Road

NR67BT

Amos Bacon Close

NR67PZ

Dovedales Court

NR78QT

Adams Road

NR78QW

Edwards Road

NR78QN

Edwards Road

NR78RL

Wroxham Road

NR78SZ

Coachmans Court

NR78TW

Wroxham Road

NR78AP

Stonehouse Road

NR78UG

School Lane

NR136ND

Beeston Lane

NR78AD

Wroxham Road

NR78TG

School Lane

NR78DL

St Marys Grove

NR78EH

Terence Avenue

NR78LZ

The Chestnuts

Data Sources

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