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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 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 1,693.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
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
1,693.6 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 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 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
Semi-Detached40£281,000
Terraced6£220,500
Detached28£351,500
Flats3£150,000

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

NR78DL

St Marys Grove

NR78AN

Blenheim Close

NR78AY

Church Lane

NR78RQ

Wilks Farm Drive

NR34DR

Anmer Close

NR78EE

Breydon Road

NR78QN

Edwards Road

NR78TF

Clover Road

NR67RQ

Parkland Crescent

NR78DP

Albion Drive

NR78ED

Keswick Road

NR78DH

Marlborough Court

NR78UA

Post Mill Close

NR78QH

Elizabeth Close

NR78AW

Blenheim Crescent

NR67BT

Amos Bacon Close

NR78SZ

Coachmans Court

NR78LZ

The Chestnuts

NR67QQ

North Walsham Road

NR78EF

Breydon Road

NR78QG

Cozens Hardy Road

NR78AQ

Wroxham Road

Data Sources

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