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Sprowston, United Kingdom
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Sprowston is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 14,027. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 14,027 |
| Population Density | 170 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6500°, 1.3333° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.0 inches (5 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,784 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Sprowston
Sprowston is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 14,027. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sprowston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Sprowston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,784 |
| 40% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,276 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $410,310 |
| 46% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 78.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.0% |
| Housing Units | 5,611 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sprowston
Sprowston has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6500°N, 1.3333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 45.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Sprowston
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Sprowston Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Sprowston Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St. William's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dussindale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | - | - | - | - |
| White House Farm Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Hall School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Catton Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Open Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Falcon Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Sprowston Community Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sprowston
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| East Point Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Norfolk 102.4 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Sprowston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylsham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Barton House Railway | ||||
| Beccles and District Museum | ||||
| Bungay Museum | ||||
| City of Norwich Aviation Museum | ||||
| Dragon Hall | ||||
| Forncett Steam Museum | ||||
| Gunton Park Sawmill | ||||
| King George's Hall & Museum | ||||
| Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell | ||||
| Museum of the Broads | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Norfolk Tank Museum | ||||
| Norwich Castle Museum | ||||
| RAF Air Defence Radar Museum | ||||
| Strangers' Hall | ||||
| Strumpshaw Steam Museum | ||||
| Sutton Corn Mill | ||||
| The South Asia Collection | ||||
| Toad Hole Cottage | ||||
| USAAF Station 146 Seething | ||||
| Woodbastwick Forge | ||||
| Wymondham Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Sprowston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Air Division Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Acle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beccles Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blofield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brundall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Childrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Costessey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Express Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon High Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hellesdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hethersett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Loddon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Stratton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mile Cross Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mundesley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Walsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plumstead Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poringland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reepham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprowston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Williams Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stalham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taverham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuckswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UEA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Earlham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wroxham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wymondham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sprowston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arminghall Carboot | |||||
| Norwich Market | |||||
| St Ssaviour's Yard | |||||
| The Late One - Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Sprowston
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sprowston
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sprowston
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sprowston
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sprowston
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sprowston
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sprowston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sprowston
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sprowston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Day Brewing Co. | ||||
| Humpty Dumpty Brewery | ||||
| Stow Fen Brewery | ||||
| The Brewery Tap | ||||
| The People's Brewery | ||||
| Wildcraft Brewery Tap Room | ||||
| Woodfordes |
Stadiums & Teams in Sprowston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sprowston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burnham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Massingham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lavenham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sprowston
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sprowston Road Post Office | |
| Thunder Lane Post Office | |
| Wroxham Road Post Office | |
| Yarmouth Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sprowston
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | |
| Catholic Church of Our Lady, Mother of God | |
| Gage Road Chapel | |
| Heartsease Lane Methodist Church | |
| Oak Grove Chapel | |
| Saint Cuthbert's | |
| Saint Francis Church | |
| Saint George | |
| Saint Margaret's Church | |
| Saint Mary and Saint Margaret | |
| Soul Church | |
| The Church of the Good Shepherd | |
| Wroxham Road Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sprowston?
Sprowston has a population of 14,027 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Sprowston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,784, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $410,310 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Sprowston?
Sprowston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sprowston?
The unemployment rate in Sprowston is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 1,276 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sprowston?
The median home value in Sprowston is $410,310. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.
How are the schools in Sprowston?
27.4% of adults in Sprowston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.6% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Sprowston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Sprowston is 2.7% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of residents have a disability.