Postcode insights

NR15 2LS

The Street

Hempnall

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Detailed insights for NR15 2LS

Overview

Postcode NR15 2LS is located in a rural village, within the Hempnall ward of South Norfolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is £50,602 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 8.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is £50,602 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR15 2LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell near NR15 2LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
108.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.75(-75%)
Other theft
4.31(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.45(-70%)
Drugs
0.86(-70%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
95.93%
Other White
7
2.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
27.84%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.08%
No qualifications
37
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
52.67%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.82%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Hempnall

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £470K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Hempnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £851,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hempnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£480,000£319
Terraced3£265,000£249
Semi-Detached10£251,250£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hempnall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempnall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£205,000£147,950
2017£354,250£209,500£170,000
2018£306,000£243,000£192,500
2019£370,000£238,750£210,000
2020£477,500£231,250£190,000
2021£431,000£245,000£225,000
2022£446,500£281,500£195,000
2023£365,000£242,500£223,500
2024£387,500£275,000£237,000
2025£460,000£271,250£299,000
2026£800,000£230,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempnall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempnall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£252£281
2017£236£245£266
2018£246£274£219
2019£237£264£285
2020£265£268£276
2021£293£292£249
2022£299£316£269
2023£329£322£346
2024£279£329
2025£316£296£269
2026£331£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hempnall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hempnall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR15 2LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR15 2LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026The Hollies, The Street, Norwich, NR15 2ADDetachedFreehold£800,000
21 Nov 2025School Cottage East, The Street, Norwich, NR15 2ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£339,000
29 Aug 2025The Priory Cottage, The Street, Norwich, NR15 2ADTerracedFreehold£420,000
16 Apr 2025Beeches, The Street, Norwich, NR15 2ADDetachedFreehold£450,000
30 May 20256, Roberts Close, Norwich, NR15 2NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the NR15 2LS postcode area, located within Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR15 2LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHempnall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR15 2LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR15 2LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyThe Street, Hempnall, NR15 2ADWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Norfolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,579
Band B£1,842
Band C£2,105
Band D£2,368
Band E£2,894
Band F£3,420
Band G£3,946
Band H£4,736

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR15 2LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martyn Hooton

Hempnall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ben Goldsborough

South Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouth NorfolkE07000149
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth NorfolkE14001489
WardHempnallE05011877
ParishHempnallE04006558
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hempnall, Ditchingham & WortwellE02005608
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Norfolk 012DE01026903
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR15 2LS

Is NR15 2LS (Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell) safe?

The area around NR15 2LS records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR15 2LS?

The median sale price around NR15 2LS in Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell is £390,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR15 2LS?

There is 1 school close to NR15 2LS, including Hempnall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR15 2LS?

NR15 2LS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,044 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR15 2LS (Hempnall, Ditchingham & Wortwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Norfolk covering NR15 2LS is Ben Goldsborough (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Hooton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.