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Norwich NR27 area guide

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Is Norwich NR27 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR27), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £307,402 on average, there are 7 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.

Flood risk in Norwich NR27

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR27 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (10 of 9,834) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 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)

1995: £55,538 (223 sales)1996: £54,443 (299 sales)1997: £58,774 (354 sales)1998: £61,447 (320 sales)1999: £67,095 (377 sales)2000: £76,097 (312 sales)2001: £87,861 (389 sales)2002: £113,680 (331 sales)2003: £135,018 (287 sales)2004: £159,265 (382 sales)2005: £169,704 (233 sales)2006: £172,061 (354 sales)2007: £188,677 (441 sales)2008: £184,215 (208 sales)2009: £167,154 (221 sales)2010: £190,970 (237 sales)2011: £182,002 (221 sales)2012: £175,493 (195 sales)2013: £187,674 (279 sales)2014: £199,931 (345 sales)2015: £217,643 (336 sales)2016: £236,126 (432 sales)2017: £246,986 (320 sales)2018: £254,594 (347 sales)2019: £288,621 (322 sales)2020: £289,256 (266 sales)2021: £320,156 (397 sales)2022: £325,428 (326 sales)2023: £339,290 (268 sales)2024: £307,402 (248 sales)2025: £326,193 (222 sales)2026: £319,469 (61 sales) 2026: £319,469 (61 sales) — part year so far £339,290 £54,443 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NR27, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (61 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 67 crimesJun 24: 57 crimesJul 24: 64 crimesAug 24: 73 crimesSep 24: 66 crimesOct 24: 67 crimesNov 24: 53 crimesDec 24: 50 crimesJan 25: 39 crimesFeb 25: 41 crimesMar 25: 36 crimesApr 25: 49 crimesMay 25: 55 crimesJun 25: 53 crimesJul 25: 63 crimesAug 25: 73 crimesSep 25: 72 crimesOct 25: 61 crimesNov 25: 43 crimesDec 25: 35 crimesJan 26: 56 crimesFeb 26: 43 crimesMar 26: 36 crimesApr 26: 65 crimes Apr 26: 65 crimes 73 35 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NR27 (May 24–Apr 26, average 55/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
57
One-person households
36%
Households with children
16%
Households
8,158

Owned 69% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR27.

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Norwich NR27: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR27 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR27), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £307,402 on average, there are 7 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 NR27?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR27 runs at 162.9 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR27 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR27 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR27 runs at 162.9 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR27?

Homes in Norwich NR27 sell for around £307,402 on average, based on 248 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR27 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR27 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (10 of 9,834) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 4 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR27?

There are 7 schools in Norwich NR27 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Norwich NR27 a deprived area?

Norwich NR27 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).