Norwich NR28 area guide
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Is Norwich NR28 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR28), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £293,968 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 48% 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
£293,968
Population
24,918
Recorded crime
119.4
Schools
6
Broadband
61%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Norwich NR28
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR28 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (65 of 10,818) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 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 sold price in NR28, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (82 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NR28 (May 24–Apr 26, average 68/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 11,149
Owned 69% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NR28.
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Norwich NR28: frequently asked questions
Is Norwich NR28 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR28), recorded crime is 48% below the national average, homes sell for around £293,968 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Norwich NR28?
Recorded crime in Norwich NR28 runs at 119.4 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Norwich NR28 safe?
Crime in Norwich NR28 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR28 runs at 119.4 per 1,000 properties, 48% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Norwich NR28?
Homes in Norwich NR28 sell for around £293,968 on average, based on 321 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Norwich NR28 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR28 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (65 of 10,818) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 22 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Norwich NR28?
There are 6 schools in Norwich NR28 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Norwich NR28 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR28, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Norwich NR28 a deprived area?
Norwich NR28 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).