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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.

Data Sources

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