Postcode sector · NR3 3

Norwich NR3 3 area guide

218 postcodes · 218 postcodes

Is Norwich NR3 3 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR3 3), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £226,624 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 low, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, 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 NR3 3

Norwich NR3 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,975 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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: £39,443 (112 sales)1996: £37,833 (157 sales)1997: £42,017 (156 sales)1998: £46,815 (183 sales)1999: £56,560 (216 sales)2000: £70,284 (231 sales)2001: £68,305 (240 sales)2002: £94,085 (217 sales)2003: £107,876 (213 sales)2004: £117,739 (200 sales)2005: £123,042 (205 sales)2006: £150,650 (292 sales)2007: £156,783 (297 sales)2008: £156,048 (130 sales)2009: £139,084 (129 sales)2010: £136,681 (136 sales)2011: £131,095 (110 sales)2012: £135,846 (99 sales)2013: £153,832 (168 sales)2014: £154,609 (160 sales)2015: £168,473 (173 sales)2016: £177,268 (184 sales)2017: £191,286 (176 sales)2018: £200,359 (170 sales)2019: £225,646 (149 sales)2020: £197,324 (132 sales)2021: £326,650 (199 sales)2022: £229,294 (169 sales)2023: £229,696 (139 sales)2024: £226,624 (153 sales)2025: £227,766 (172 sales)2026: £231,100 (30 sales) 2026: £231,100 (30 sales) — part year so far £326,650 £37,833 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NR3 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 82 crimesJun 24: 104 crimesJul 24: 66 crimesAug 24: 88 crimesSep 24: 70 crimesOct 24: 70 crimesNov 24: 86 crimesDec 24: 94 crimesJan 25: 63 crimesFeb 25: 87 crimesMar 25: 82 crimesApr 25: 80 crimesMay 25: 57 crimesJun 25: 87 crimesJul 25: 106 crimesAug 25: 94 crimesSep 25: 84 crimesOct 25: 71 crimesNov 25: 73 crimesDec 25: 62 crimesJan 26: 72 crimesFeb 26: 64 crimesMar 26: 89 crimesApr 26: 75 crimes Apr 26: 75 crimes 106 57 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NR3 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 79/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
35
One-person households
42%
Households with children
22%
Households
11,370

Owned 39% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR3 3.

Browse postcodes

Nearby areas

Norwich NR3 3: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR3 3 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR3 3), recorded crime is 29% above the national average, homes sell for around £226,624 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 low, 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 3?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR3 3 runs at 344.0 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR3 3 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR3 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR3 3 runs at 344.0 per 1,000 properties, 29% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR3 3?

Homes in Norwich NR3 3 sell for around £226,624 on average, based on 153 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR3 3 at risk of flooding?

Norwich NR3 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,975 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR3 3?

There are 3 schools in Norwich NR3 3 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Norwich NR3 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR3 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Norwich NR3 3 a deprived area?

Norwich NR3 3 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).