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Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South

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About

Thorpe Hamlet and Mousehold South form a residential district on the eastern edge of Norwich city centre. The area is defined by the open heathland and woodland of Mousehold Heath to the north and the River Yare to the south, creating a distinct green border. Streets of Victorian terraces and some post-war housing are set on gentle slopes, with the main traffic artery of Plumstead Road running through.

A notable local landmark is the former Bishop Bridge waterworks, a red-brick industrial building now converted into apartments, overlooking the river. The area offers direct pedestrian access to the expansive heath, a historic common with panoramic views back across the city's rooftops and cathedral spire.

Area overview

On average Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South is £46,288 per year. There are 1 schools in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South is home to around 5,563 people, with a population density of about 4,108.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South Population
5,563
Population density
4,108.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.11(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.26(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.25(+60%)
Public order
7.37(+42%)
Burglary
5.21(+87%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,390
78.94%
Other White
614
11.04%
Indian
78
1.4%
African
61
1.1%
Other
57
1.02%
Total population: 5,561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,891
39.39%
Level 3 (A level)
801
16.68%
No qualifications
697
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
12.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 4,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
838
27.79%
Owns outright
649
21.52%
Social rents from council
576
19.1%
Owns with a mortgage
573
19%
Other social rented
312
10.34%
Total households: 3,016

Property prices in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,044 in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South 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 Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£496,250
Flats39£137,000
Semi-Detached11£260,000
Terraced30£236,250

10 years median price trend in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South.

All postcodes in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South

NR11UX

Roseville Close

NR11YR

Scott Road

NR14ET

Bishop Bridge Road

NR11RJ

Thorpe Road

NR14BG

The Terrace

NR11GA

The Sidings

NR14DB

Ethel Road

NR14JL

Albert Place

NR31PN

Heathgate

NR11TX

Cremorne Lane

NR14EN

Thorpe Hamlet

NR14HB

Whitwell Road

NR14EX

Ketts Hill

NR31NS

Anchor Close

NR14EW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR31FR

Platemakers Court

NR14BN

Marion Road

NR14JJ

Providence Place

NR14NY

Ketts Hill

NR70BG

Harvey Lane

NR14HY

Quebec Road

NR31NJ

Harcourt Close

NR70BH

Eden Close

NR11RH

Thorpe Road

NR14AU

Quebec Road

NR14JF

St Leonards Road

NR11YN

Glendenning Road

NR31PF

Hassett Close

NR14RD

Kett's Hill

NR31PG

Mousehold Street

NR70BQ

Harvey Lane

NR14HR

Britannia Road

NR14AL

Telegraph Lane East

NR14HA

Ladbrooke Place

NR14HS

Britannia Road

NR34SU

Mousehold Avenue

NR14AP

High Green

NR31TP

Barrack Street

NR11UA

Thorpe Road

NR14FD

William Kett Close

NR34SZ

Morley Street

NR14AN

Telegraph Lane East

NR14JQ

Saunders Court

NR11TW

Thorpe Road

NR14HE

Ketts Hill

NR31NR

Anchor Street

NR14AJ

Ranson Road

NR11HN

Harbour Road

NR11TL

Matlock Road

NR14AR

Telegraph Lane East

NR14BB

Beatrice Road

NR14HZ

Quebec Road

NR31PQ

Heathgate

NR14JB

Gas Hill

NR31NP

Mousehold Street

NR14BL

St Leonards Road

NR14JN

St Leonards Road

NR31PB

Anchor Street

NR11GT

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11TH

Heathside Road

NR11TJ

Thorpe Road

NR14BE

Hillhouse Road

NR14EY

Spitalfields

NR14JD

St Leonards Terrace

NR14JW

St Leonards Road

NR31TX

Bargate Court

NR31UB

Gilders Way

NR34TX

Silver Road

NR70BE

Stanley Avenue

NR31LY

Brewers Court

NR31ND

Morley Street

NR31PA

Mousehold Street

NR31TL

Barrack Street

NR31TU

Pockthorpe Gate

NR14QJ

Stan Petersen Close

NR14AH

Cotman Road

NR14BD

Telegraph Lane East

NR31PE

St James Close

NR14BJ

Florence Road

NR14AT

Primrose Road

NR14BZ

The Heights

NR14JH

Camp Grove

NR31TT

Cannell Green

NR34TD

Silver Road

NR31NT

St James Close

NR11YP

Wilson Road

NR11YL

Scott Road

NR14AS

Primrose Road

NR14BH

Rosedale Crescent

NR14EZ

Ketts Hill

NR31NA

Harcourt Close

NR31NU

St James Close

NR31NH

Balfour Street

NR31FQ

River Lane

NR70BU

Harvey Lane

NR34SY

Bargate Court

NR14JE

St Michaels Terrace

NR11TP

Thorpe Road

NR14AZ

St Leonards Road

NR14HD

Ketts Hill

Data Sources

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