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Norwich NR6 5 area guide

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Is Norwich NR6 5 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR6 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £294,710 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 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 7/10, 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 NR6 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR6 5 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (63 of 4,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 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: £50,640 (108 sales)1996: £51,440 (133 sales)1997: £55,287 (166 sales)1998: £55,970 (142 sales)1999: £66,986 (152 sales)2000: £79,910 (139 sales)2001: £90,972 (156 sales)2002: £113,306 (132 sales)2003: £138,095 (142 sales)2004: £150,031 (148 sales)2005: £158,625 (108 sales)2006: £166,229 (151 sales)2007: £182,963 (176 sales)2008: £160,728 (85 sales)2009: £174,111 (104 sales)2010: £157,310 (86 sales)2011: £158,002 (112 sales)2012: £173,759 (107 sales)2013: £177,872 (112 sales)2014: £197,567 (131 sales)2015: £255,697 (109 sales)2016: £226,144 (133 sales)2017: £327,118 (146 sales)2018: £227,007 (122 sales)2019: £251,093 (160 sales)2020: £258,277 (141 sales)2021: £286,106 (228 sales)2022: £422,264 (156 sales)2023: £278,409 (144 sales)2024: £294,710 (143 sales)2025: £288,791 (114 sales)2026: £302,638 (29 sales) 2026: £302,638 (29 sales) — part year so far £422,264 £50,640 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NR6 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 59 crimesJun 24: 59 crimesJul 24: 35 crimesAug 24: 62 crimesSep 24: 57 crimesOct 24: 40 crimesNov 24: 56 crimesDec 24: 54 crimesJan 25: 45 crimesFeb 25: 54 crimesMar 25: 46 crimesApr 25: 51 crimesMay 25: 63 crimesJun 25: 50 crimesJul 25: 60 crimesAug 25: 52 crimesSep 25: 44 crimesOct 25: 74 crimesNov 25: 38 crimesDec 25: 67 crimesJan 26: 38 crimesFeb 26: 42 crimesMar 26: 58 crimesApr 26: 44 crimes Apr 26: 44 crimes 74 35 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NR6 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
31%
Households with children
26%
Households
8,893

Owned 66% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR6 5.

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Norwich NR6 5: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR6 5 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR6 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £294,710 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (0 of 1 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Norwich NR6 5?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR6 5 runs at 216.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR6 5 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR6 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR6 5 runs at 216.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR6 5?

Homes in Norwich NR6 5 sell for around £294,710 on average, based on 143 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR6 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR6 5 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (63 of 4,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR6 5?

There are 4 schools in Norwich NR6 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Norwich NR6 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR6 5, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Norwich NR6 5 a deprived area?

Norwich NR6 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).