Norwich NR12 area guide
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Is Norwich NR12 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR12), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £331,649 on average, there are 17 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 5/10, 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
£331,649
Population
31,866
Recorded crime
34.7
Schools
17
Broadband
34%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Norwich NR12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR12 is rated high. Around 21.1% of properties (3,443 of 16,299) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 671 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 NR12, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (75 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 NR12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 41/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 14,107
Owned 72% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NR12.
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Norwich NR12: frequently asked questions
Is Norwich NR12 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR12), recorded crime is 85% below the national average, homes sell for around £331,649 on average, there are 17 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Norwich NR12?
Recorded crime in Norwich NR12 runs at 34.7 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Norwich NR12 safe?
Crime in Norwich NR12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR12 runs at 34.7 per 1,000 properties, 85% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Norwich NR12?
Homes in Norwich NR12 sell for around £331,649 on average, based on 387 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Norwich NR12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR12 is rated high. Around 21.1% of properties (3,443 of 16,299) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 671 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Norwich NR12?
There are 17 schools in Norwich NR12 (13 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Norwich NR12 a deprived area?
Norwich NR12 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).