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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

NR58EE

Clarkson Road

NR50DD

Woodhill Rise

NR24LZ

Heigham Street

NR65AP

Hellesdon Hall Road

NR58TU

Dereham Road

NR24EX

Edward Gambling Court

NR65EG

Hellesdon Road

NR24JY

Armes Street

NR58XS

Gentry Place

NR65AN

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR58XY

Gentry Place

NR58YQ

Knowland Grove

NR58BX

Alicante Way

NR58YA

Knowland Grove

NR58AQ

Field View

NR23UE

Winchcomb Road

NR24EJ

Bramfield Close

NR24LE

Watson Grove

NR24BB

Northumberland Street

NR58BT

Roe Drive

NR24DB

Waterworks Road

NR58QW

Darrell Place

NR58BQ

Ivy Road

NR24DY

Dolphin Grove

NR58DE

Cadge Close

NR24EP

Waddington Street

NR24JB

Adelaide Street

NR24LW

Horsford Street

NR24LQ

Heigham Street

NR58AF

Bowthorpe Road

NR24GW

The Willows

NR58DT

Earlham Grove

NR65ES

Hellesdon Road

NR58QE

Dereham Road

NR58AG

Bowthorpe Road

NR58YH

Knowland Grove

NR58HE

Earlham Green Lane

NR58XR

Marlpit Lane

NR58BU

Old School Close

NR58PQ

Guardian Road

NR24JU

Nile Street

NR58QR

Whistlefish Court

NR58EW

Earlham Grove

NR24JJ

West End Street

NR23TJ

Dereham Road

NR24EL

Brightys Opening

NR58AR

Irstead Road

NR58DY

Ranworth Road

NR65EX

Hellesdon Road

NR24DE

Waterworks Road

NR58TD

Dereham Road

NR58DH

Bixley Close

NR58TZ

Larkman Lane

NR24HW

Atthill Road

NR65ED

Lusher Rise

NR58YB

Knowland Grove

NR58QB

Dell Crescent

NR23TA

Dereham Road

NR58TF

Tollhouse Cottages

NR58DS

Filby Close

NR58DX

Earlham Grove

NR58QH

Dereham Road

NR58XP

Marlpit Lane

NR24ES

Nelson Street

NR23UT

Dereham Road

NR24JX

Waddington Street

NR58YW

Bates Green

NR24GZ

Old Laundry Court

NR58DQ

Foxley Close

NR50DN

Woodhill Rise

NR58XA

Marlpit Lane

NR24DG

Maple Drive

NR24NS

Raynham Street

NR65EE

Hellesdon Road

NR58DD

Cadge Road

NR65EB

Hellesdon Road

NR65EW

Hellesdon Road

NR58XJ

Jex Road

NR24DJ

Dereham Road

NR24FF

Northumberland Street

NR24DU

Nelson Street

NR58XQ

Jex Road

NR58DA

Cadge Road

NR24LS

Heigham Street

NR58EJ

Motum Road

NR65DA

Hellesdon Mews

NR58XE

Jex Avenue

NR23TF

Dereham Road

NR50DA

Leewood Crescent

NR24DD

Waterworks Road

NR24JG

Old Palace Road

NR24JW

Old Palace Road

NR24LF

Watson Grove

NR65EY

Clovelly Drive

NR24EZ

Northumberland Street

NR58YN

Bates Green

NR23TZ

Bowthorpe Road

NR24EN

Armes Street

NR24LY

Helford Street

NR65EQ

Hellesdon Road

Data Sources

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