Postcode sector · NR1 3

Norwich NR1 3 area guide

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Is Norwich NR1 3 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR1 3), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £228,103 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 30% below average
A Floodnone risk
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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
£228,103
from 95 sales
Population
17,502
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
187.3
per 1,000 · -30% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
1 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
63%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Norwich NR1 3

Norwich NR1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,589 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 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 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 57/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 36
One-person households: 51%
Households with children: 15%
Households: 8,712

Owned 40% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 34%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR1 3.

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Norwich NR1 3: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR1 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Norwich NR1 3?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR1 3 runs at 187.3 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR1 3 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR1 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR1 3 runs at 187.3 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR1 3?

Homes in Norwich NR1 3 sell for around £228,103 on average, based on 95 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR1 3 at risk of flooding?

Norwich NR1 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,589 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR1 3?

There are 2 schools in Norwich NR1 3 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Norwich NR1 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR1 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Norwich NR1 3 a deprived area?

Norwich NR1 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).