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 97 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).
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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
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Earlham Grove
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Hellesdon Road
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Waterworks Road
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Dolphin Grove
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Cadge Close
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Ranworth Road
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Bates Green
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Hellesdon Mill Lane
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Earlham
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Earlham
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Guardian Road
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Earlham
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Raynham Street
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Cadge Mews
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Bowthorpe Road
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Guardian Road
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Earlham Grove
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Jex Lane
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Hellesdon Road
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Dolphin Grove
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Northumberland Street
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Knowland Grove
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Irstead Road
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Earlham
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Hellesdon Mill Lane
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Lusher Rise
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St Edmunds Close
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Hotblack Road
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Earlham
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Jex Avenue
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Bates Green
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Knowland Grove
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Jamieson Place
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Braeford Close
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Waterman Road
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Northumberland Street
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Roe Drive
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Earlham
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Heigham Grove & St Augustines
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Motum Road
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Knowland Grove
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Hellesdon Close
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Bond Street
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Edward Gambling Court
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Dolphin Grove
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Nile Street
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Guardian Road
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Jex Road
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Hellesdon Hall Road
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Earlham
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Church Close
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Raynham Street
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Bowthorpe Road
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Bowthorpe Road
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Hellesdon Road
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Tollhouse Road
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Edward Gambling Court
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Old Laundry Court
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Heigham Grove & St Augustines
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Browne Street
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Ivy Road
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Alicante Way
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Bates Green
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Godric Place
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Edward Gambling Court
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Old Laundry Court
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Foxley Close
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Cadge Mews
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Jex Road
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Knowland Grove
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Jamieson Place
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Helena Road
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Earlham
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Adelaide Street
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Jex Lane
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Gristock Place
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Grant Street