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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

NR11QL

Music House Lane

NR24QF

Goldsmith Street

NR24PF

Selfs Yard

NR21TP

Gunns Court

NR24QP

Midland Walk

NR24TX

St Benedicts Street

NR21NE

Gaol Hill

NR21DN

St John Maddermarket

NR21JF

Mancroft

NR13EU

Ber Street

NR11QR

Rouen Road

NR11PE

Stepping Lane

NR21JS

Gaol Hill

NR21BZ

Pottergate

NR21HA

Watlings Court

NR24AR

St Benedicts Street

NR24PQ

St Benedicts Street

NR33BW

Leonards Street

NR24AP

Woolgate Court

NR21AN

Mancroft

NR13EY

Ber Street

NR11GQ

Music House Lane

NR13QL

St Stephens Street

NR31BZ

Calvert Street

NR13LJ

Westlegate

NR24TZ

Raynham Street

NR33AJ

Duke Street

NR13LG

All Saints Street

NR21LD

London Street

NR31BG

Colegate

NR31FE

Wall Lane

NR33AH

New Mills Yard

NR31AB

St Georges Street

NR21RD

St Peters Street

NR24PN

Exeter Street

NR24HY

Dereham Road

NR13JQ

Market Avenue

NR31EX

Alms Lane

NR21HH

Copeman Street

NR21NT

Rigbys Court

NR13LE

Orford Street

NR33PH

Robert Gybson Way

NR21TW

Pottergate

NR31QA

Duke Street

NR33QY

Dyers Yard

NR21JL

St Giles Street

NR21RG

Theatre Street

NR21EZ

Cow Hill

NR13GG

All Saints Street

NR31PJ

Throckmorton Yard

NR21TN

Chapel Field North

NR21LP

St Giles Street

NR21QJ

Haymarket

NR24FB

Barn Road

NR31FP

Mancroft

NR24QN

Goldsmith Street

NR24PL

Lothian Street

NR21NQ

Gentleman's Walk

NR13LX

All Saints Street

NR31LF

Thoroughfare Yard

NR21BH

Mancroft

NR21DW

Pottergate

NR31HZ

Fye Bridge Street

NR31BQ

Colegate

NR21EL

Lower Goat Lane

NR13EX

Brooke Place

NR33DR

Barnes Yard

NR31JT

Magpie Road

NR11PB

St Peters Court

NR21JH

Guildhall Hill

NR21DD

Exchange Street

NR33DP

St Miles Alley

NR21BF

Pottergate

NR33QZ

Indigo Yard

NR12DA

Argyle Street

NR13TB

Orford Yard

NR31GU

St Edmunds Wharf

NR33AG

St Martins Lane

NR33BG

St Augustines Street

NR24HS

Dereham Road

NR13DW

Opie Street

NR21DR

St Johns Alley

NR24PU

Derby Street

NR24PR

Orchard Street

NR13QN

St Stephens Street

NR33AW

Chatham Street

NR12DF

King Street

NR24ND

Old Palace Road

NR21ES

St Lawrence Lane

NR24QQ

Portway Square

NR33BB

Rosemary Lane

NR13PR

Queens Road

NR24PH

Lothian Street

NR11RD

Kilderkin Way

NR31YE

Mancroft

NR31BU

Cross Lane

NR21LW

St Giles Street

NR24TN

Barker Street

NR24LB

Freeman Square

NR31SY

Cowgate

Data Sources

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