Postcode sector · NR1 2

Norwich NR1 2 area guide

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Is Norwich NR1 2 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR1 2), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £244,008 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£244,008
from 117 sales
Population
17,206
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
369.6
per 1,000 · +38% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Norwich NR1 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR1 2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (9 of 5,094) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in NR1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NR1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 99/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 43%
Households with children: 21%
Households: 8,569

Owned 46% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 26%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR1 2.

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Norwich NR1 2: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR1 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Norwich NR1 2?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR1 2 runs at 369.6 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR1 2 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR1 2 runs at 369.6 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR1 2?

Homes in Norwich NR1 2 sell for around £244,008 on average, based on 117 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR1 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR1 2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (9 of 5,094) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR1 2?

There are 5 schools in Norwich NR1 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Norwich NR1 2 a deprived area?

Norwich NR1 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).