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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 106 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
106
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
54.81(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.9(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.39(+140%)
Public order
7.93(+52%)
Other theft
7.15(+29%)
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 £42,500 up to £525,000.

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
Detached8£315,000
Flats19£136,500
Semi-Detached20£248,250
Terraced64£220,000

10 years median price trend in Wensum

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

All postcodes in Wensum

NR24EF

Church Close

NR65EZ

Braeford Close

NR24DB

Waterworks Road

NR58DW

Beverley Road

NR58EQ

Motum Road

NR58XJ

Jex Road

NR58YJ

Knowland Grove

NR65EA

Lusher Rise

NR65FP

Lower Farm Court

NR23UF

Winchcomb Road

NR24EX

Edward Gambling Court

NR58AW

Beverley Road

NR58EG

Motum Road

NR65BB

Hellesdon Hall Road

NR65EX

Hellesdon Road

NR24DP

West End Street

NR24EG

Armes Street

NR24LT

Heigham Street

NR65EB

Hellesdon Road

NR24DQ

Sycamore Crescent

NR24HG

Hotblack Road

NR65EG

Hellesdon Road

NR23TE

Dereham Road

NR24LE

Watson Grove

NR58QS

Whistlefish Court

NR24BF

White Swan Walk

NR24EN

Armes Street

NR65EQ

Hellesdon Road

NR24HF

Speke Street

NR24LN

Heigham Street

NR58DJ

Cadge Road

NR58XW

Jex Road

NR24EU

Bramfield Close

NR58YQ

Knowland Grove

NR58AF

Bowthorpe Road

NR58DL

Beverley Road

NR23UQ

Wheatley Road

NR24LW

Horsford Street

NR58XA

Marlpit Lane

NR58AJ

Stanford Court

NR24HQ

Hotblack Road

NR58HE

Earlham Green Lane

NR58YR

Gristock Place

NR24NU

Wensum

NR24DA

Waterworks Road

NR58DU

Earlham Grove

NR23TA

Dereham Road

NR24DU

Nelson Street

NR58AS

Wrench Road

NR58YB

Knowland Grove

NR58PG

Guardian Road

NR65BD

Turnpike Close

NR24EA

Armes Street

NR24JW

Old Palace Road

NR24NA

West End Street

NR58QD

Dereham Road

NR58TZ

Larkman Lane

NR58XD

Jex Road

NR58DP

Cadge Mews

NR24DG

Maple Drive

NR24JE

Old Palace Road

NR24JG

Old Palace Road

NR58DB

Cadge Road

NR58XY

Gentry Place

NR58EN

Earlham Grove

NR24EJ

Bramfield Close

NR24HN

Hotblack Road

NR50DA

Leewood Crescent

NR50DW

Woodhill Rise

NR24HB

Turner Road

NR58DA

Cadge Road

NR58YL

Randle Green

NR24DE

Waterworks Road

NR24GW

The Willows

NR24LY

Helford Street

NR58EE

Clarkson Road

NR58QG

Dereham Road

NR58XS

Gentry Place

NR58YD

Knowland Grove

NR65DH

Blackberry Court

NR58PQ

Guardian Road

NR65ES

Hellesdon Road

NR58DT

Earlham Grove

NR58XN

Marlpit Lane

NR24EY

Northumberland Street

NR24NG

Hawthorn Row

NR58QH

Dereham Road

NR65DA

Hellesdon Mews

NR24HW

Atthill Road

NR24JL

Adelaide Street

NR58BU

Old School Close

NR58EF

Clarkson Road

NR58PF

Guardian Road Industrial Estate

NR58XH

Jex Road

NR58YW

Bates Green

NR65EE

Hellesdon Road

NR24JU

Nile Street

NR58AG

Bowthorpe Road

NR58YT

Bates Green

NR24FF

Northumberland Street

Data Sources

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