Postcode sector · NR20 3

Norwich NR20 3 area guide

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Is Norwich NR20 3 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR20 3), recorded crime is 93% below the national average, homes sell for around £360,830 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 93% below average
E Floodhigh 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
£360,830
from 179 sales
Population
16,298
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
19.0
per 1,000 · -93% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
46%
gigabit-ready · 91% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Norwich NR20 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR20 3 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (29 of 5,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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 NR20 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 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 NR20 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 7/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 48
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 24%
Households: 7,034

Owned 68% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR20 3.

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Norwich NR20 3: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR20 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Norwich NR20 3?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR20 3 runs at 19.0 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR20 3 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR20 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR20 3 runs at 19.0 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR20 3?

Homes in Norwich NR20 3 sell for around £360,830 on average, based on 179 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR20 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR20 3 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (29 of 5,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR20 3?

There are 3 schools in Norwich NR20 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Norwich NR20 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR20 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Norwich NR20 3 a deprived area?

Norwich NR20 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).