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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

NR31JD

Magdalen Street

NR33DL

Oak Street

NR11QZ

Normans Buildings

NR24SZ

Westwick Street

NR13EH

Golden Ball Street

NR11QY

Paradise Place

NR13JU

Mancroft

NR21DQ

Lobster Lane

NR21JJ

St Giles Street

NR21NG

Old Post Office Court

NR33DG

Sussex Street

NR13GA

All Saints Green

NR24QE

Goldsmith Street

NR33FF

Duke Street

NR24PW

Barn Road

NR21GG

The Old Barley Market

NR31SJ

Fishergate

NR31RJ

St James Court

NR31TY

Barrack Street

NR11PG

King Street

NR13SA

St Stephens Street

NR24QR

Napier Place

NR31RU

St James Court

NR31BP

Golden Dog Lane

NR24AN

St Benedicts Street

NR21SQ

Mancroft

NR31JH

Magpie Road

NR24QY

Browne Street

NR13DD

Castle Mall

NR21EW

Upper Goat Lane

NR33FJ

Edward Street

NR11RE

Rouen Road

NR24QJ

Canterbury Place

NR21QN

Brigg Street

NR24TW

Paddock Street

NR21LH

London Street

NR21QY

Theatre Street

NR24HZ

Dereham Road

NR21EX

Strangers Court

NR31LJ

Fye Bridge Street

NR11XB

Rouen Road

NR13DN

Opie Street

NR24UN

Ely Street

NR24PJ

Raglan Street

NR31LE

Magdalen Street

NR11QD

St Julians Alley

NR33BD

Mandela Close

NR24TF

Barker Street

NR21AW

Bethel Street

NR31BL

St Georges Street

NR31SW

Willis Street

NR21ND

Market Place

NR31EB

Upper Green Lane

NR33AY

Oak Street

NR24NE

Clifton Street

NR13GX

Mountergate

NR21SY

Mancroft

NR21PN

Castle Street

NR21QP

Rampant Horse Street

NR21JP

Gaol Hill

NR24QA

Greyhound Opening

NR11QU

Garden Street

NR13AD

Ber Street

NR21QD

Haymarket

NR21JD

Pottergate

NR21DS

Pottergate

NR21BG

Castle Meadow

NR24HU

Dereham Road

NR13LA

Timber Hill

NR13NY

Surrey Street

NR13LR

Westlegate

NR31LT

Bull Close Road

NR31LQ

Magdalen Street

NR13PG

Surrey Street

NR24QX

Devonshire Street

NR24AS

St Benedicts Street

NR31BW

Old Meeting House Yard

NR21ER

St Gregorys Alley

NR21NB

Gentlemans Walk

NR33AD

St Augustines Street

NR31BT

Calvert Street

NR24UX

Marriott Close

NR13PB

Surrey Street

NR24BZ

St Benedicts Street

NR13QB

Orford Hill

NR31HS

Philippa Court

NR13SH

St Stephens Street

NR24JN

Clifton Close

NR21AX

Exchange Street

NR21RL

Theatre Street

NR33AL

Unicorn Yard

NR24TU

St Margarets Street

NR21TF

The Chantry

NR21QQ

Mancroft

NR33AX

The Moorings

NR13DE

Castle Meadow

NR11QQ

Rouen Road

NR31NF

Magdalen Street

NR31JE

Magdalen Street

NR33PJ

Mulberry Close

Data Sources

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