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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

NR77GP

Roundtree Way

NR78BD

Libra Court

NR78FF

Conroy Close

NR78LX

Pheasant Loke

NR78NE

Cannerby Lane

NR136UN

Buckle Way

NR136UR

Morley Close

NR13WA

Roundtree Way

NR77PU

Sprowston East

NR77PX

Sprowston East

NR77UZ

Sprowston East

NR77YY

Roundtree Way

NR78EX

Wroxham Road

NR78NN

Linton Crescent

NR78PG

Linacre Avenue

NR78SH

Mousehold Lane

NR136US

Elham Road

NR136UX

Graves Road

NR13GP

Roundtree Way

NR78EU

Avocet Rise

NR78JA

Holly Bank

NR78LP

Oystercatcher Close

NR78PU

Blithemeadow Court

NR78XH

Cromwell Road

NR13WS

Roundtree Way

NR13WT

Roundtree Way

NR13UT

Roundtree Way

NR66EJ

Roundtree Way

NR77QE

Sprowston East

NR77YD

Roundtree Way

NR78FU

Ellis Close

NR78HH

Warbler Close

NR78NA

Cecil Gowing Court

NR136TY

Sprowston East

NR136LB

Salhouse Road

NR136TZ

Keyberde Close

NR13GS

Roundtree Way

NR13WY

Roundtree Way

NR13XW

Roundtree Way

NR77AJ

Sprowston East

NR77BG

Roundtree Way

NR77JE

Roundtree Way

NR77RN

Sprowston East

NR13WL

Roundtree Way

NR79AG

Caston Industrial Estate

NR77PQ

Sprowston East

NR78LS

Gurney Drive

NR78PE

Linacre Avenue

NR78SN

Mousehold Lane

NR78UL

Hall Wood Road

NR13XY

Roundtree Way

NR136UE

Metcalf Road

NR13GF

Roundtree Way

NR13TE

Roundtree Way

NR77AP

Sprowston East

NR77UT

Sprowston East

NR77WB

Sprowston East

NR78JG

Peregrine Mews

NR78NP

Carleton Close

NR78XL

Blackwell Avenue

NR79AZ

Sprowston Retail Park

NR13DA

Roundtree Way

NR13XQ

Roundtree Way

NR31QU

Roundtree Way

NR77ET

Roundtree Way

NR77JR

Roundtree Way

NR77PD

Sprowston East

NR77ZQ

Sprowston East

NR78GZ

Nuthatch Road

NR78NZ

Falcon Road West

NR78UJ

Overstrand Way

NR79HL

Greenborough Close

NR79HQ

Greenborough Road

NR13GJ

Roundtree Way

NR13GQ

Roundtree Way

NR13WQ

Roundtree Way

NR77AU

Roundtree Way

NR77PL

Sprowston East

NR77RT

Sprowston East

NR77XL

Roundtree Way

NR78FZ

Overstrand Way

NR78RY

Blue Boar Lane

NR78SU

Oaktree Drive

NR77AZ

Sprowston East

NR78NF

Cannerby Lane

NR78RT

Blue Boar Lane

NR79AN

Salhouse Road

NR136UG

Banfather Way

NR13PQ

Roundtree Way

NR78DF

Rangoon Close

NR78GP

Pond Way

NR78HR

Corbet Avenue

NR78NJ

Carleton Road

NR78XJ

Cromwell Road

NR13GY

Roundtree Way

NR13NR

Roundtree Way

NR13YP

Roundtree Way

NR31QZ

Roundtree Way

NR13AG

Sprowston East

NR13FQ

Roundtree Way

Data Sources

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