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Sprowston East

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About

Sprowston East is a residential ward located on the northern fringe of Norwich. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing homes for a largely suburban population. It contains several local schools and community facilities, including the Sprowston Recreation Ground, which serves as a central green space for sports and leisure.

The ward is bordered by the Norwich International Airport to the north and the Wensum Valley to the west, which influences its layout. A notable local landmark is the round-towered medieval church of St. Mary and St. Margaret, set apart from the main housing. Daily life here is oriented towards local shops and services along the main roads, with many residents commuting into Norwich for work.

Area overview

On average Sprowston East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sprowston East is £50,679 per year. There are 5 schools in Sprowston East: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sprowston East is home to around 9,530 people, with a population density of about 1,761.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sprowston East Population
9,530
Population density
1,761.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.1(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-53%)
Shoplifting
3.36(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-48%)
Public order
2.73(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,682
91.11%
Other White
267
2.8%
African
80
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.62%
Bangladeshi
58
0.61%
Total population: 9,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,976
24.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,482
18.58%
No qualifications
1,471
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,207
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
929
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,936
44.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,560
35.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
8.79%
Other social rented
298
6.84%
Shared ownership
76
1.74%
Total households: 4,357

Property prices in Sprowston East

Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Sprowston East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sprowston East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached78£352,648
Flats15£165,000
Semi-Detached88£275,000
Terraced32£277,500

10 years median price trend in Sprowston East

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

All postcodes in Sprowston East

NR79AR

Avian Way

NR136UB

Chase Close

NR136UH

Humprey Way

NR77AW

Sprowston East

NR77LQ

Roundtree Way

NR77PA

Sprowston East

NR77RX

Sprowston East

NR11XJ

Roundtree Way

NR79AU

Salhouse Road

NR13UP

Roundtree Way

NR136FE

Red Admiral Way

NR136NR

Salhouse Road

NR13EL

Roundtree Way

NR13WF

Roundtree Way

NR77BY

Roundtree Way

NR77HN

Roundtree Way

NR78PR

Blithewood Gardens

NR77RU

Sprowston East

NR77WA

Sprowston East

NR78BS

Sparhawk Avenue

NR78JR

Lindsay Road

NR78JX

Cere Road

NR78RZ

Blue Boar Lane

NR78US

Grouse Close

NR79HP

Hammond Way

NR13WB

Roundtree Way

NR77JT

Roundtree Way

NR77RH

Sprowston East

NR31ZD

Roundtree Way

NR78DN

Mallard Way

NR78PS

Blithewood Gardens

NR13FE

Roundtree Way

NR77PW

Sprowston East

NR78HU

Thornham Road

NR78RD

Chopyngs Dole Close

NR136UQ

Coldwells Crescent

NR13GN

Roundtree Way

NR13RG

Roundtree Way

NR67YL

Roundtree Way

NR77HW

Roundtree Way

NR77QB

Sprowston East

NR77ZZ

Yarmouth Road

NR78GJ

Bobolink Row

NR78HW

Corbet Avenue

NR78JU

Cere Road

NR78RJ

Blue Boar Lane

NR79AQ

Pinetrees Road

NR136TG

Willow Gardens

NR13JY

Roundtree Way

NR55BN

Sprowston East

NR77BE

Sprowston East

NR77NR

Roundtree Way

NR78DE

Wroxham Road

NR78FY

Burrage Way

NR78GY

Nightjar Way

NR79HE

Woodside Road

NR136TX

Ostler Road

NR13LU

Roundtree Way

NR13ZB

Roundtree Way

NR93WA

Roundtree Way

NR77UX

Sprowston East

NR78HT

Thornham Close

NR78LQ

Yew Court

NR78UH

Jobie Wood Close

NR79AD

Salhouse Road

NR136LR

Poplar Mews

NR136UA

Bainbridge Close

NR13FF

Roundtree Way

NR77JJ

Roundtree Way

NR77RW

Sprowston East

NR77YZ

Roundtree Way

NR78GT

Cordwainer Close

NR78XA

Alford Grove

NR79AL

Falcon Road East

NR79AP

Rice Way

NR136LL

Hawthorn Drive

NR13TH

Roundtree Way

NR13XL

Roundtree Way

NR78JD

Rowan Court

NR78JF

Peregrine Road

NR78PY

Blithemeadow Drive

NR78XF

Russell Avenue

NR77XU

Roundtree Way

NR136LN

Hawthorn Drive

NR136UT

Claxton Road

NR13LH

Roundtree Way

NR13WP

Roundtree Way

NR77AN

Sprowston East

NR77QF

Sprowston East

NR78EY

Wroxham Road

NR78FL

Eider Court

NR78GF

Bodmin Drive

NR78GN

Adcock Drive

NR78HL

Mousehold Lane

NR13WG

Roundtree Way

NR77WF

Roundtree Way

NR77XS

Roundtree Way

NR13EA

Sprowston East

NR13EB

Roundtree Way

NR13FX

Roundtree Way

Data Sources

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