Norwich NR31 area guide
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Is Norwich NR31 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR31), recorded crime is 15% above the national average, homes sell for around £232,275 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (6 of 8 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 15% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£232,275
Population
55,215
Recorded crime
261.5
Schools
21
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Norwich NR31
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR31 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (4,803 of 30,385) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 822 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 NR31, 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 (177 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NR31 (May 24–Apr 26, average 280/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 24,368
Owned 65% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NR31.
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Norwich NR31: frequently asked questions
Is Norwich NR31 a good place to live?
In Norwich (NR31), recorded crime is 15% above the national average, homes sell for around £232,275 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (6 of 8 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Norwich NR31?
Recorded crime in Norwich NR31 runs at 261.5 per 1,000 properties, 15% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Norwich NR31 safe?
Crime in Norwich NR31 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR31 runs at 261.5 per 1,000 properties, 15% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Norwich NR31?
Homes in Norwich NR31 sell for around £232,275 on average, based on 855 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Norwich NR31 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR31 is rated high. Around 15.8% of properties (4,803 of 30,385) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 822 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Norwich NR31?
There are 21 schools in Norwich NR31 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Norwich NR31 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR31, 6 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Norwich NR31 a deprived area?
Norwich NR31 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).