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Thorpe Hamlet

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About

Thorpe Hamlet is a residential ward situated directly east of the city centre, across the River Wensum. Its boundaries are largely defined by the river to the west and the railway line to the east. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some modern developments and converted industrial buildings. It functions primarily as a commuter area for the city, with a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of East Anglia.

The ward contains several light industrial estates and the large Riverside Leisure Centre complex. A notable feature is the expanse of the former railway marshalling yards, now largely overgrown and forming a distinctive green corridor through the urban landscape. Thorpe Hamlet maintains a local high street with independent shops and pubs, serving the immediate community. The riverside paths along the Wensum provide pedestrian and cycle routes directly into Norwich city centre.

Area overview

On average Thorpe Hamlet has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorpe Hamlet is £45,781 per year. There are 4 schools in Thorpe Hamlet: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorpe Hamlet is home to around 9,688 people, with a population density of about 3,877.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
257
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorpe Hamlet Population
9,688
Population density
3,877.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
132.23(+325%)
Shoplifting
64.2(+803%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.22(+378%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.29(+295%)
Public order
21.78(+319%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,160
73.9%
Other White
1,053
10.87%
Indian
392
4.05%
African
162
1.67%
Chinese
139
1.43%
Total population: 9,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,097
46.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,509
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
991
11.34%
No qualifications
934
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
7.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,332
41.17%
Owns outright
1,107
19.54%
Owns with a mortgage
982
17.34%
Other social rented
740
13.06%
Social rents from council
311
5.49%
Total households: 5,664

Property prices in Thorpe Hamlet

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hamlet 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£496,250
Flats101£158,500
Semi-Detached15£252,000
Terraced52£243,750

10 years median price trend in Thorpe Hamlet

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

All postcodes in Thorpe Hamlet

NR991AN

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11HR

Prospect Terrace

NR11GH

The Nest

NR11LA

St John Street

NR11UX

Roseville Close

NR11YR

Scott Road

NR24SN

Redwell Street

NR11GS

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11NE

St Faiths Lane

NR11PF

St John Street

NR11RY

Thorpe Road

NR14BX

Rosary Road

NR14ET

Bishop Bridge Road

NR31AZ

Princes Street

NR11BD

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11DB

King Street

NR11JN

Hardy Road

NR11JW

Railway Cottages

NR11RJ

Thorpe Road

NR11SQ

Riverside Road

NR12TF

King Street

NR14BG

The Terrace

NR31UP

Bishopgate

NR11EG

Koblenz Avenue

NR11EQ

Great Eastern Court

NR11GA

The Sidings

NR11HX

Recorder Road

NR11SR

Riverside Road

NR14DB

Ethel Road

NR14JL

Albert Place

NR11DX

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11LB

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11NR

Recorder Road

NR11TX

Cremorne Lane

NR14EN

Thorpe Hamlet

NR14HB

Whitwell Road

NR31BB

Elm Hill

NR991AT

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11FW

King Street

NR11GU

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11JP

Cozens Road

NR14EX

Ketts Hill

NR31AU

St Andrews Hall Plain

NR31FH

Princes Street

NR31RP

Beckwiths Court

NR11EZ

Stracey Road

NR11WR

Albion Way

NR11WX

Wherry Road

NR14EW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR31FR

Platemakers Court

NR11ET

Old Library Mews

NR14BN

Marion Road

NR31LB

Palace Street

NR991AL

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11DU

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11FZ

St Ann Lane

NR11GY

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11PR

Greyfriars Road

NR14JJ

Providence Place

NR14NY

Ketts Hill

NR24SF

Bank Plain

NR31HA

Upper King Street

NR70BG

Harvey Lane

NR11DR

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11GJ

Mountergate

NR14BP

Ella Road

NR991AW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11BY

Rose Lane

NR11HQ

Clarence Road

NR11SW

Ferry Road

NR14HY

Quebec Road

NR24SX

Old Bank Of England Court

NR31RG

Bedding Lane

NR11LX

Cathedral Street

NR11SN

Riverside Road

NR70BH

Eden Close

NR11RH

Thorpe Road

NR13FS

Agricultural Hall Plain

NR14AU

Quebec Road

NR14DA

Rosary Road

NR14JF

St Leonards Road

NR11ER

Lower Clarence Road

NR11GB

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11YN

Glendenning Road

NR11WY

Broadsman Close

NR14DS

Ferry Lane

NR14EQ

Ferry Lane

NR14LH

Bishop Bridge Road

NR11BT

St Vedast Street

NR14RD

Kett's Hill

NR24SQ

Queen Street

NR70BQ

Harvey Lane

NR11PY

Mountergate

NR11TQ

Rosary Road

NR14EL

Bishopgate

NR14HR

Britannia Road

NR31QY

Pyes Yard

NR11HB

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11PD

King Street

NR14DJ

The Close

Data Sources

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