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City Centre East

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About

City Centre East encompasses the historic core of Norwich, anchored by the medieval marketplace and the Norman cathedral. The area's layout follows ancient lanes, with many buildings constructed from local flint. This section of the city contains the Art Nouveau Royal Arcade and the cobbled streets of Tombland, leading directly to the cathedral close.

The area functions as the primary retail and civic heart. It is distinct for having the largest permanent undercover market in the country, operating on its original site for over 900 years. This central zone blends commercial activity with quiet, historic churchyards scattered between the main thoroughfares.

Area overview

On average City Centre East has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year. There are 3 schools in City Centre East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). City Centre East is home to around 7,113 people, with a population density of about 3,331.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
282
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Centre East Population
7,113
Population density
3,331.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
146.91(+366%)
Shoplifting
61.02(+792%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.22(+395%)
Public order
25.59(+400%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.45(+301%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,886
68.72%
Other White
808
11.36%
Indian
459
6.46%
African
167
2.35%
Other Asian
120
1.69%
Total population: 7,110

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,170
48.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,114
17.07%
No qualifications
743
11.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
10.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
6.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,527

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,961
45.52%
Owns outright
676
15.69%
Owns with a mortgage
636
14.76%
Other social rented
565
13.12%
Social rents from council
303
7.03%
Total households: 4,308

Property prices in City Centre East

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in City Centre East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £697,375.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for City Centre East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached6£255,000
Flats99£170,000
Terraced35£310,000

10 years median price trend in City Centre East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre East.

All postcodes in City Centre East

NR11UH

Thorpe Road

NR11SR

Riverside Road

NR11FZ

St Ann Lane

NR11PJ

Rose Lane

NR11WU

Albion Way

NR31RY

Queen Elizabeth Close

NR11WZ

Wherry Road

NR11TQ

Rosary Road

NR12DD

King Street

NR13FS

Agricultural Hall Plain

NR11BP

Recorder Road

NR11GH

The Nest

NR11RY

Thorpe Road

NR11HD

Lower Clarence Road

NR12BZ

Argyle Street

NR12GA

Paper Mill Yard

NR14AA

Bishopgate

NR31RT

Palace Street

NR11JG

Stuart Gardens

NR11PB

St Peters Court

NR11PG

King Street

NR991AP

Thorpe Hamlet

NR14EJ

Bargate Court

NR31RZ

Bishopgate

NR11ES

Thorpe Road

NR11LL

Prince Of Wales Road

NR24SF

Bank Plain

NR24SQ

Queen Street

NR11FD

Bertram Way

NR11TG

Rosary Road

NR11SU

Ferry Road

NR31SB

Ferry Lane

NR11JL

Hardy Road

NR14GB

Bishopgate

NR24SN

Redwell Street

NR991AW

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11BJ

Lower Clarence Road

NR31HR

Elm Hill

NR11RB

Rouen Road

NR11PQ

Raven Yard

NR14BS

Ella Road

NR14BP

Ella Road

NR11QZ

Normans Buildings

NR12EF

Lakenham

NR14DH

Ferry Lane

NR11NN

St Faiths Lane

NR12BU

King Street

NR11PF

St John Street

NR11WX

Wherry Road

NR12TT

King Street

NR12BY

Stuart Road

NR11FR

Mountergate

NR24SX

Old Bank Of England Court

NR11LA

St John Street

NR14EL

Bishopgate

NR31HN

Elm Hill

NR14ES

Bishop Bridge Road

NR11PE

Stepping Lane

NR11TB

Wherry Road

NR11QQ

Rouen Road

NR31HE

Tombland

NR31AE

Princes Street

NR11PT

Rose Lane

NR11RL

Drays Yard

NR31RP

Beckwiths Court

NR11LB

Prince Of Wales Road

NR14EQ

Ferry Lane

NR11EQ

Great Eastern Court

NR12BX

Alan Road

NR11DH

Eastbourne Place

NR11FY

Lords Gardens

NR11NJ

Prince Of Wales Road

NR14DY

The Close

NR31RG

Bedding Lane

NR24SG

Queen Street

NR11HS

Carrow Road

NR11FW

King Street

NR11DU

Prince Of Wales Road

NR11GP

Geoffrey Watling Way

NR11XB

Rouen Road

NR11HL

Cedar Road

NR31AU

St Andrews Hall Plain

NR11BT

St Vedast Street

NR31AY

Mandells Court

NR14EH

The Close

NR11FE

Thorpe Road

NR12DA

Argyle Street

NR14DZ

Ferry Lane

NR11RQ

Maltsters Yard

NR11FS

King Street

NR11LW

Lovelstaithe

NR11DJ

Prince Of Wales Road

NR12TG

King Street

NR11QE

King Street

NR991AN

Thorpe Hamlet

NR11NR

Recorder Road

NR11PN

Rose Lane

NR11JJ

Cozens Road

NR31AZ

Princes Street

NR11JF

Carrow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.