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NR5 9NE

Bowthorpe

Norwich

England / East of England / Norwich / Bowthorpe & West Earlham / Bowthorpe / NR5 9NE

Overview

Postcode NR5 9NE is located in an urban city, within the Bowthorpe ward of Norwich in the East of England region , and forms part of the Bowthorpe & West Earlham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 4.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £38,500 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 9NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 9NE 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Bowthorpe

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £235,500 in Bowthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £405,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£277,625
Flats3£150,000
Semi-Detached32£230,000
Terraced18£220,000

10 years price trend in Bowthorpe

Schools

In the NR5 9NE postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChapel Break Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael's VA Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBanks House SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miAsda Express401,403 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0SE
0.5 miRoysBowthorpe Main Centre, Norwich, NR5 9HA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.