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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 253 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
253
Deprivation level
6/10
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
129.75(+311%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.54(+354%)
Shoplifting
47.07(+588%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.46(+285%)
Public order
22.61(+342%)
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 194 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 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
Detached7£480,000
Flats112£156,000
Semi-Detached16£255,000
Terraced59£242,500

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

NR11RT

Thorpe Road

NR14JP

Elmdon Court

NR11LX

Cathedral Street

NR11GP

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR14JA

Albert Mews

NR14HA

Ladbrooke Place

NR14BZ

The Heights

NR11GZ

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11GA

The Sidings

NR991AW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11NP

Ferry Lane

NR14HS

Britannia Road

NR12TP

King Street

NR991AS

Thorpe Hamlet

NR24SL

Redwell Street

NR14EG

Ferry Lane

NR14HE

Ketts Hill

NR11PT

Rose Lane

NR11HJ

Carrow Road

NR14BE

Hillhouse Road

NR11FE

Thorpe Road

NR11BG

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11GR

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR14BB

Beatrice Road

NR11JE

Carrow Road

NR14AL

Telegraph Lane East

NR31RG

Bedding Lane

NR11GG

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11GJ

Mountergate

NR11UA

Thorpe Road

NR11GF

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR14ES

Bishop Bridge Road

NR11HF

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR14HX

Montcalm Road

NR31UP

Bishopgate

NR11UN

Wherry Road

NR14DA

Rosary Road

NR14JH

Camp Grove

NR11HS

Carrow Road

NR31RS

Pigg Lane

NR11SU

Ferry Road

NR11QW

King Street

NR31SB

Ferry Lane

NR11SH

Aspland Road

NR11PN

Rose Lane

NR14DJ

The Close

NR14LH

Bishop Bridge Road

NR11NS

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11NJ

Prince Of Wales Road

NR14AU

Quebec Road

NR11JG

Stuart Gardens

NR11JP

Cozens Road

NR31HQ

Elm Hill

NR31HY

Wensum Street

NR11BW

Recorder Road

NR14HB

Whitwell Road

NR11JW

Railway Cottages

NR13JG

Agricultural Hall Plain

NR14BD

Telegraph Lane East

NR31RF

Tombland

NR14EH

The Close

NR11PF

St John Street

NR14BJ

Florence Road

NR11EA

Maidstone Road

NR11UX

Roseville Close

NR11FS

King Street

NR31HN

Elm Hill

NR11GU

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR24FG

Thorpe Hamlet

NR70BG

Harvey Lane

NR14BW

Hillhouse Road

NR31RB

Upper King Street

NR11WX

Wherry Road

NR11FZ

St Ann Lane

NR11JB

Kerrison Road

NR31RN

St Martin At Palace Plain

NR31JX

St Simon Court

NR11WY

Broadsman Close

NR11BL

Prince Of Wales Road

NR14EN

Thorpe Hamlet

NR14DD

Ferry Lane

NR11FD

Bertram Way

NR11HA

Clarence Road

NR14EW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR14DY

The Close

NR11XR

Wherry Road

NR31EP

St Michael At Pleas

NR11SN

Riverside Road

NR70BU

Harvey Lane

NR11TH

Heathside Road

NR31FR

Platemakers Court

NR14HZ

Quebec Road

NR31HJ

Roaches Court

NR11WR

Albion Way

NR31RT

Palace Street

NR14BS

Ella Road

NR31HA

Upper King Street

NR31QY

Pyes Yard

NR31HW

Elm Hill

NR11GS

Geoffrey Watling Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.