Norwich NR3 area guide
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Is Norwich NR3 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR3), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,947 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 56% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£230,947
Population
47,573
Recorded crime
355.0
Schools
11
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Norwich NR3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR3 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (1,275 of 21,159) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 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 NR3, 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 (112 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NR3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 316/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 22,196
Owned 43% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NR3.
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Norwich NR3: frequently asked questions
Is Norwich NR3 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR3), recorded crime is 56% above the national average, homes sell for around £230,947 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Norwich NR3?
Recorded crime in Norwich NR3 runs at 355.0 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Norwich NR3 safe?
Crime in Norwich NR3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR3 runs at 355.0 per 1,000 properties, 56% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Norwich NR3?
Homes in Norwich NR3 sell for around £230,947 on average, based on 603 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Norwich NR3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR3 is rated high. Around 6.0% of properties (1,275 of 21,159) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Norwich NR3?
There are 11 schools in Norwich NR3 (8 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Norwich NR3 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR3, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Norwich NR3 a deprived area?
Norwich NR3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).