The Swale, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR5 9HE.
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At a glance
15 property sales on The Swale, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £315,056. Average sale prices rose from £255,000 in 2016 to £318,675 in 2025 (+25%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% detached, 40% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Swale range from £225,000 to £380,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Swale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Swale has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,056 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £247,058 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on The Swale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, The Swale NR5 9HE | 19 May 2025 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Swale NR5 9HE | 28 Mar 2025 | £262,350 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Swale NR5 9HE | 14 Feb 2025 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Swale NR5 9HE | 17 Oct 2022 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, The Swale NR5 9HE | 16 May 2022 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Swale NR5 9HE | 13 Dec 2021 | £317,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Swale NR5 9HE | 9 Apr 2021 | £367,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Swale NR5 9HE | 22 Jan 2021 | £318,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, The Swale NR5 9HE | 26 Jul 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Swale NR5 9HE | 26 Oct 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19A, The Swale NR5 9HE | 27 Jul 2018 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Swale NR5 9HE | 6 Jul 2018 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19B, The Swale NR5 9HE | 2 Mar 2018 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Swale NR5 9HE | 1 Nov 2017 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, The Swale NR5 9HE | 6 Mar 2017 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Swale NR5 9HE | 18 Nov 2016 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Swale NR5 9HE | 26 Aug 2016 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21, The Swale | £235,000 (Nov 2017) → £265,000 (May 2025) | +13% over 8 yrs |
| 24, The Swale | £235,000 (Aug 2016) → £262,350 (Mar 2025) | +12% over 9 yrs |
| 8, The Swale | £318,000 (Jan 2021) → £375,000 (Feb 2025) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| 16, The Swale | £305,000 (Jul 2018) → £380,000 (Oct 2022) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 9, The Swale | £280,000 (Jul 2019) → £317,500 (Dec 2021) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near The Swale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Michael's VA Junior School 423 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chapel Break Infant School 159 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Costessey Primary School 559 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ormiston Victory Academy 1,517 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Future Education 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Bawburgh School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Norwich station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Wymondham station 6.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical Practice
Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Beechcroft And Old Palace
23 Beechcroft, New Costessey, Norwich · 0.8 mi - Wensum Valley Medical Practice
West Earlham Health Centre, West Earlham, Norwich · 1.1 mi - Roundwell Medical Centre
25 Doctor Torrens Way, Costessey, Norwich · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Norwich Express Petrol · 0.9 mi
- Aldi Aldi Earlham Norwich · 1.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Norwich Hospital Food To Go · 1.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Norwich Dereham Road · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Bowthorpe Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- E-pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Beechcroft Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Beechcroft Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Upper Stafford Avenue (dental Surgery) · 0.9 mi
- West Earlham Dental Health Practice · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 28.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 55.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 763 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 78.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 4.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,065 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Norwich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Swale
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Who lives around The Swale
Ethnic group
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 87.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 3.1% |
Religion
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 53.5% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 82.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.1% | 17.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.5% | 34.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.8% | 12% |
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 43.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.2% | 46.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.7% | 16.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.4% | 32.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 4.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Norwich.
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Estate agents near The Swale
- Just Ask 0.8 mi
- Starking & Watson 1.2 mi
- Winkworth 2.3 mi
- Stratfords of Eaton 2.3 mi
- Butterfly Lettings 2.3 mi
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