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Sprowston East

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sprowston East Population

9,530

Population density

1,761.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,682

91.11%

Other White

267

2.8%

African

0.84%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.62%

Bangladeshi

0.61%

Total population: 9,529

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	78	£352,648	£263,050	£321,238	£400,000	£512,208
Flats	15	£165,000	£134,600	£160,750	£183,000	£186,150
Semi-Detached	88	£275,000	£226,750	£250,000	£310,000	£350,000
Terraced	32	£277,500	£110,313	£226,500	£296,250	£332,650

10 years median price trend in Sprowston East

All postcodes in Sprowston East

NR13XG

Roundtree Way

NR77WW

Roundtree Way

NR78FW

Swan Lane

NR78LJ

Birch Court

NR78SQ

Roundtree Way

NR78SX

Roundtree Close

NR78TZ

Wroxham Road

NR13FJ

Roundtree Way

NR13WR

Roundtree Way

NR78LB

Bewit Road

NR78LG

Ilex Court

NR78UP

Petrel Close

NR79AT

Rice Way

NR78BU

Sparhawk Avenue

NR78NU

Falcon Road West

NR13FG

Roundtree Way

NR77QA

Roundtree Way

NR78XN

Blackwell Avenue

NR13EF

Roundtree Way

NR13ZF

Roundtree Way

NR147YQ

Sprowston East

NR77AY

Sprowston East

NR77EJ

Roundtree Way

NR77TU

Sprowston East

NR77UY

Sprowston East

NR78JL

Peregrine Road

NR78JW

Creance Road

NR78PT

Blithewood Gardens

NR77PS

Sprowston East

NR78FB

Osprey Loke

NR78LA

Falcon Mews

NR78ND

Allerton Road

NR78NG

Cannerby Lane

NR78XE

Russell Avenue

NR79AF

Salhouse Road

NR79AY

Salhouse Road

NR78AA

Lambert Road

NR78NL

Linton Close

NR79AH

Salhouse Road

NR13UB

Roundtree Way

NR13YU

Roundtree Way

NR147YP

Sprowston East

NR77ZY

Sprowston East

NR77WG

Sprowston East

NR136FJ

Swallowtail Grove

NR78ZZ

Sprowston East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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