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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

NR24EE

Northumberland Street

NR58DN

Horning Close

NR58EW

Earlham Grove

NR65EN

Hellesdon Road

NR58DE

Cadge Close

NR58EA

Ranworth Road

NR24DF

Waterworks Road

NR24DY

Dolphin Grove

NR58YN

Bates Green

NR65AZ

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR24DJ

Dereham Road

NR23UE

Winchcomb Road

NR65AX

Riverview Bungalows

NR58AQ

Field View

NR58BF

Guardian Road

NR58DG

Cadge Road

NR58DX

Earlham Grove

NR24DH

Wensum

NR23TJ

Dereham Road

NR24LQ

Heigham Street

NR58XG

Jex Road

NR50DN

Woodhill Rise

NR58TA

Dereham Road

NR65AN

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR65ER

St Edmunds Close

NR24DT

Dolphin Grove

NR24EZ

Northumberland Street

NR58AR

Irstead Road

NR65ED

Lusher Rise

NR58TF

Tollhouse Cottages

NR58YA

Knowland Grove

NR58YU

Jamieson Place

NR24DD

Waterworks Road

NR58XE

Jex Avenue

NR58YE

Knowland Grove

NR65EY

Clovelly Drive

NR23UG

Waterman Road

NR24ET

West End Street

NR58BT

Roe Drive

NR58XR

Marlpit Lane

NR50DB

Camborne Close

NR58QJ

Wensum

NR24EP

Waddington Street

NR24ER

Arderon Court

NR58AP

Beverley Road

NR58XB

Marlpit Lane

NR23TB

Dereham Road

NR58EH

Motum Road

NR58QN

Darrell Place

NR65EF

Hellesdon Close

NR23UT

Dereham Road

NR24DZ

Dolphin Grove

NR24HA

Grant Street

NR24JT

Nile Street

NR58PW

Guardian Road

NR58TD

Dereham Road

NR58XL

Marlpit Lane

NR24DN

Nelson Street

NR58BZ

Fellowes Close

NR65EJ

Hellesdon Road

NR23TQ

Dereham Road

NR24EL

Brightys Opening

NR24LG

Heigham Street

NR58AB

Bowthorpe Road

NR58AE

Bowthorpe Road

NR58BQ

Ivy Road

NR58DY

Ranworth Road

NR58PE

Guardian Road

NR58PN

Guardian Road

NR24DR

Nelson Street

NR24GZ

Old Laundry Court

NR24JH

Wensum

NR24JJ

West End Street

NR58QE

Dereham Road

NR58QF

Tollhouse Road

NR24EW

Armes Crescent

NR58BX

Alicante Way

NR58YP

Bates Green

NR24ES

Nelson Street

NR58TU

Dereham Road

NR58YF

Knowland Grove

NR23UB

Godric Place

NR24LS

Heigham Street

NR58DQ

Foxley Close

NR58XQ

Jex Road

NR58YY

Jamieson Place

NR23TF

Dereham Road

NR24DL

Dereham Road

NR24JB

Adelaide Street

NR58XF

Jex Lane

NR58YH

Knowland Grove

NR58HF

Earlham Green Lane

NR65AY

Hellesdon Mill Lane

NR23TG

Dereham Road

NR24EB

Half Moon Way

NR24JY

Armes Street

NR58DH

Bixley Close

NR24DW

Nelson Street

NR58XP

Marlpit Lane

NR58XX

Gentry Place

Data Sources

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