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About

Wensum ward encompasses a mix of residential streets and commercial areas just north of Norwich city centre. The River Wensum forms its southern boundary, with paths following its course. The area includes part of the historic Magdalen Street, known for its independent shops and global food stores. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern apartment buildings, serving a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of East Anglia campus.

The ward contains several notable green spaces, including Heigham Park and the larger Mousehold Heath on its eastern edge. A key local landmark is the medieval Bishop Bridge, one of the oldest in the city. The area has a practical, lived-in character, with local amenities focused along Dereham Road and Magdalen Street, catering to the daily needs of its residents.

Area overview

On average Wensum has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wensum is £44,592 per year. There are 9 schools in Wensum: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wensum is home to around 12,734 people, with a population density of about 3,867.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wensum Population
12,734
Population density
3,867.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.26(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.98(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+119%)
Public order
7.62(+49%)
Other theft
6.83(+25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,923
77.94%
Other White
1,039
8.16%
African
270
2.12%
Other Asian
229
1.8%
Other
203
1.59%
Total population: 12,732

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,858
27.94%
No qualifications
2,125
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
2,073
20.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,144
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 10,230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,749
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,162
21.57%
Owns with a mortgage
972
18.04%
Owns outright
945
17.54%
Other social rented
399
7.41%
Total households: 5,388

Property prices in Wensum

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wensum 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 Wensum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£327,500
Flats15£137,500
Semi-Detached22£255,100
Terraced63£215,000

10 years median price trend in Wensum

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

All postcodes in Wensum

NR24EB

Half Moon Way

NR24DP

West End Street

NR58AB

Bowthorpe Road

NR24JH

Wensum

NR24ER

Arderon Court

NR58QS

Whistlefish Court

NR58DF

Cadge Road

NR24DW

Nelson Street

NR58DW

Beverley Road

NR58YL

Randle Green

NR58TA

Dereham Road

NR24EA

Armes Street

NR24EQ

Little Armes Street

NR24EE

Northumberland Street

NR24DR

Nelson Street

NR65EL

Tremaine Close

NR24LN

Heigham Street

NR23TG

Dereham Road

NR58YR

Gristock Place

NR58YZ

Jamieson Place

NR58PW

Guardian Road

NR23TE

Dereham Road

NR58AW

Beverley Road

NR24HQ

Hotblack Road

NR24DL

Dereham Road

NR24DX

St Bartholomews Close

NR24EH

Northumberland Street

NR24NG

Hawthorn Row

NR58XX

Gentry Place

NR65EA

Lusher Rise

NR65EP

Trilithon Close

NR24HA

Grant Street

NR50DH

Winsford Way

NR65BD

Turnpike Close

NR58AS

Wrench Road

NR58AP

Beverley Road

NR65BA

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR58YJ

Knowland Grove

NR58YE

Knowland Grove

NR24BF

White Swan Walk

NR65AZ

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR50DB

Camborne Close

NR24ET

West End Street

NR50DW

Woodhill Rise

NR24DH

Wensum

NR58DL

Beverley Road

NR58PE

Guardian Road

NR65EF

Hellesdon Close

NR23TH

Dereham Road

NR58XZ

Gentry Place

NR24EG

Armes Street

NR24JL

Adelaide Street

NR58BF

Guardian Road

NR58YY

Jamieson Place

NR58DU

Earlham Grove

NR24HB

Turner Road

NR58EQ

Motum Road

NR24JS

Waddington Street

NR24HG

Hotblack Road

NR65FP

Lower Farm Court

NR58AJ

Stanford Court

NR65BB

Hellesdon Hall Road

NR24DA

Waterworks Road

NR58ED

Clarkson Road

NR58EN

Earlham Grove

NR58EH

Motum Road

NR23UF

Winchcomb Road

NR24JE

Old Palace Road

NR24NU

Wensum

NR24EW

Armes Crescent

NR58HF

Earlham Green Lane

NR24EU

Bramfield Close

NR24GA

Armes Street

NR58PG

Guardian Road

NR58BZ

Fellowes Close

NR58PN

Guardian Road

NR58EB

Ranworth Road

NR58DJ

Cadge Road

NR58QF

Tollhouse Road

NR58YP

Bates Green

NR58YT

Bates Green

NR24DZ

Dolphin Grove

NR58YU

Jamieson Place

NR65DH

Blackberry Court

NR24HF

Speke Street

NR65ER

St Edmunds Close

NR58XL

Marlpit Lane

NR58XW

Jex Road

NR65EZ

Braeford Close

NR58PF

Guardian Road Industrial Estate

NR65EJ

Hellesdon Road

NR58DP

Cadge Mews

NR23TQ

Dereham Road

NR23UA

Godric Place

NR58XH

Jex Road

NR58XG

Jex Road

NR58XD

Jex Road

NR24JD

Adelaide Street

NR65AX

Riverview Bungalows

NR58QD

Dereham Road

Data Sources

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