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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.

Data Sources

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