Wensum ward is located in the northern part of Norwich, covering a mix of residential and green spaces. The area includes neighborhoods like Magdalen Road and St. Augustine’s, known for their Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. The River Wensum runs through the ward, providing a natural boundary and a focal point for walking routes. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Magdalen Street, which serves as a hub for the community.
The ward features several parks and open spaces, such as Waterloo Park and Marston Marshes, offering recreational opportunities. Public transport links connect Wensum to the city center and surrounding areas, making it accessible for commuters. The area has a mix of long-term residents and students, with the University of East Anglia nearby. Wensum ward combines urban convenience with quieter, leafy streets and riverside paths.
On average Wensum has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wensum is £37,779 per year. There are 9 schools in Wensum: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £315,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £232,000 |
10 years price trend in Wensum
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Waterworks Road
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Beverley Road
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Beverley Road
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Motum Road
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Cadge Close
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Knowland Grove
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Jex Road
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Hellesdon Hall Road
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Lusher Rise
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Hellesdon Road
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Hellesdon Close
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Northumberland Street
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Armes Street
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Raynham Street
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Hellesdon Road
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Connaught Road
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Bowthorpe Road
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Watson Grove
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Hellesdon Road
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Grant Street
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Dolphin Grove
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Bixley Close
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Whistlefish Court
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Jex Road
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Church Close
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Armes Crescent
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Jex Road
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Earlham
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Waterman Road
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Horsford Street
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Bowthorpe Road
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Beverley Road
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Marl Pit Lane
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Half Moon Way
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Heigham Grove & St Augustines
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Atthill Road
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Bowthorpe Road
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Earlham Grove
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Bowthorpe Road
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Gristock Place
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Heigham Grove & St Augustines
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Dolphin Grove
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Cadge Mews
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Gentry Place
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Hellesdon Hall Road
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Armes Street
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Clifton Street
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West End Street
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Cadge Mews
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Earlham
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Beecheno Road
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Jex Avenue
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Maple Drive
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Old Palace Road
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Old Palace Road
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Cadge Mews
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Earlham Grove
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Bates Green
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Bramfield Close
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Turner Road
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Bramfield Close
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Hellesdon Mill Lane
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Oval Avenue
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Cadge Mews
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Knowland Grove
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Waterworks Road
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Winchcomb Road
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Helford Street
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Clarkson Road
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Guardian Road
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Earlham
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Gentry Place
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Knowland Grove
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Blackberry Court
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Hellesdon Road
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Heigham Grove & St Augustines
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Northumberland Street
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Marl Pit Lane
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Earlham Grove
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Dell Crescent
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Hellesdon Mill Lane
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Atthill Road
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Nile Street
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Adelaide Street
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Bowthorpe Road
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Old School Close
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Clarkson Road
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Guardian Road
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Jex Road
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Bates Green
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Bates Green
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Hellesdon Road
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Armes Street
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Northumberland Street
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Horning Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.