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Norwich NR8 6 area guide

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Is Norwich NR8 6 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR8 6), recorded crime is 76% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,930 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 NR8 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR8 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (44 of 7,558) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 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: £60,501 (469 sales)1996: £60,736 (562 sales)1997: £66,034 (633 sales)1998: £70,403 (632 sales)1999: £69,453 (645 sales)2000: £83,548 (550 sales)2001: £97,093 (582 sales)2002: £116,284 (462 sales)2003: £143,314 (472 sales)2004: £159,958 (399 sales)2005: £161,114 (373 sales)2006: £182,072 (478 sales)2007: £195,633 (395 sales)2008: £190,631 (206 sales)2009: £173,285 (260 sales)2010: £199,778 (263 sales)2011: £192,029 (286 sales)2012: £189,160 (208 sales)2013: £196,947 (297 sales)2014: £216,916 (261 sales)2015: £231,387 (293 sales)2016: £242,590 (310 sales)2017: £257,980 (272 sales)2018: £276,937 (278 sales)2019: £290,938 (250 sales)2020: £326,091 (234 sales)2021: £336,044 (374 sales)2022: £357,571 (273 sales)2023: £335,285 (252 sales)2024: £339,930 (210 sales)2025: £383,475 (263 sales)2026: £322,578 (64 sales) 2026: £322,578 (64 sales) — part year so far £383,475 £60,501 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NR8 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (64 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 27 crimesJun 24: 38 crimesJul 24: 56 crimesAug 24: 23 crimesSep 24: 25 crimesOct 24: 32 crimesNov 24: 34 crimesDec 24: 16 crimesJan 25: 17 crimesFeb 25: 17 crimesMar 25: 27 crimesApr 25: 22 crimesMay 25: 22 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 30 crimesAug 25: 24 crimesSep 25: 27 crimesOct 25: 32 crimesNov 25: 30 crimesDec 25: 23 crimesJan 26: 27 crimesFeb 26: 22 crimesMar 26: 19 crimesApr 26: 23 crimes Apr 26: 23 crimes 56 16 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NR8 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
48
One-person households
27%
Households with children
27%
Households
7,659

Owned 77% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NR8 6.

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Norwich NR8 6: frequently asked questions

Is Norwich NR8 6 a good place to live?

In Norwich (NR8 6), recorded crime is 76% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,930 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Norwich NR8 6?

Recorded crime in Norwich NR8 6 runs at 65.5 per 1,000 properties, 76% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Norwich NR8 6 safe?

Crime in Norwich NR8 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwich NR8 6 runs at 65.5 per 1,000 properties, 76% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Norwich NR8 6?

Homes in Norwich NR8 6 sell for around £339,930 on average, based on 210 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Norwich NR8 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Norwich NR8 6 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (44 of 7,558) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 14 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Norwich NR8 6?

There are 7 schools in Norwich NR8 6 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Norwich NR8 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Norwich NR8 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Norwich NR8 6 a deprived area?

Norwich NR8 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).