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About

Mancroft ward lies at the historic centre of Norwich. The area is dominated by the large open space of the Market Place and the imposing Norwich City Hall. The medieval St Peter Mancroft Church stands adjacent to the market, its flintwork tower a prominent landmark. This central zone is a primary commercial and civic hub for the city, containing major shops, banks, and administrative offices.

The ward's boundaries extend to include the lanes and streets surrounding the market, such as Gentleman's Walk. The historic Norwich Market, with its rows of colourful stalls, operates here daily. The area's layout reflects its long history as a trading centre, with narrow alleys leading from the main square. The Forum, a modern cultural centre and library, is situated at the southern edge of the ward.

Area overview

On average Mancroft has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 347 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mancroft is £40,982 per year. There are 5 schools in Mancroft: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mancroft is home to around 10,618 people, with a population density of about 5,258.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
347
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mancroft Population
10,618
Population density
5,258.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
156.43(+396%)
Shoplifting
129.59(+1795%)
Anti-social behaviour
90.41(+681%)
Public order
39.93(+680%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.3(+409%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,678
72.32%
Other White
1,175
11.07%
African
285
2.68%
Indian
258
2.43%
Chinese
186
1.75%
Total population: 10,617

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,520
36.36%
Level 3 (A level)
2,363
24.41%
No qualifications
1,403
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,082
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 9,682

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,711
30.98%
Social rents from council
1,362
24.66%
Other social rented
829
15.01%
Owns outright
828
14.99%
Owns with a mortgage
638
11.55%
Total households: 5,523

Property prices in Mancroft

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mancroft 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 Mancroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£332,000
Flats74£156,500
Semi-Detached5£220,000
Terraced39£205,000

10 years median price trend in Mancroft

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.

All postcodes in Mancroft

NR24UE

Barker Street

NR21LG

London Street

NR24JF

Old Palace Road

NR21NZ

Cleveland Road

NR21SL

Mancroft

NR31FF

Magdalen Street

NR31SF

Blackfriars Street

NR31DA

St Georges Street

NR21HU

London Street

NR21HD

Cow Hill

NR24AL

Charing Cross

NR13DG

Cattle Market Street

NR31NE

Magdalen Close

NR31FL

Mancroft

NR13LB

Timberhill

NR21NU

Mancroft

NR33DH

St Augustines Street

NR24QB

Exeter Street

NR33BA

Mandela Close

NR21NX

Ninhams Court

NR21ZB

St Peters Street

NR33BY

Rose Yard

NR31BJ

Calvert Street

NR31GX

Mancroft

NR12BY

Stuart Road

NR33DA

St Martins At Oak Wall Lane

NR33BP

Oak Street

NR24AE

St Andrews Street

NR31EA

Botolph Street

NR24PA

St Benedicts Street

NR21EQ

Pottergate

NR13ED

Ber Street

NR31JG

Magpie Road

NR21QA

White Lion Street

NR31DL

Duke Street

NR21RS

Mancroft

NR13TR

Mancroft

NR21QE

Haymarket

NR31ES

Friars Quay

NR24JQ

Old Palace Road

NR21HE

Ten Bell Lane

NR31GS

Old Millers Wharf

NR24LX

Raynham Street

NR31SE

Fishergate

NR31UE

Fishergate

NR21NR

Bethel Street

NR31TF

Charlton Road

NR13JZ

Timber Hill

NR31BS

Golden Dog Lane

NR13ET

Ber Street

NR11QT

Rouen Road

NR31TZ

Barrack Street

NR13DP

Opie Street

NR33DE

Sussex Street

NR21LL

St Giles Street

NR31SN

St Pauls Square

NR31LR

Cross Keys Yard

NR24AG

St Benedicts Street

NR21JG

Guildhall Hill

NR24NH

Langley Walk

NR24PB

Orchard Street

NR21HL

London Street

NR11PS

Scoles Green

NR21HF

St Benedicts Street

NR24TQ

Barker Street

NR31DU

Botolph Street

NR24UB

Barn Road

NR11RQ

Maltsters Yard

NR24AD

St Andrews Street

NR24QT

Russell Street

NR31SL

St James Court

NR31DF

Gildencroft

NR33FH

Edward Street

NR24RW

Westwick Street

NR21QZ

The Chantry

NR13DS

Castle Meadow

NR31DY

Upper Green Lane

NR33AE

Oak Street

NR21BE

Pottergate

NR13DF

Golden Ball Street

NR31DT

New Botolph Street

NR31PD

Duke Street

NR21DY

Pottergate

NR33PR

Anchor Quay

NR13RY

Orford Place

NR21AT

Exchange Street

NR11QN

Music House Lane

NR13LT

Westlegate

NR33DQ

Ebenezer Place

NR24NB

Old Palace Road

NR31NG

Bull Close Road

NR21PX

White Lion Street

NR21NH

Bethel Street

NR13DY

Cattle Market Street

NR11PQ

Raven Yard

NR24TP

St Andrews Street

NR21PQ

Davey Place

NR21SZ

Malthouse Road

NR21AQ

Bridewell Alley

NR24AB

St Benedicts Street

Data Sources

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