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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

NR21PT

Back Of The Inns

NR21PD

Castle Street

NR24TT

Westwick Street

NR24NF

Clifton Street

NR11RL

Drays Yard

NR13LY

All Saints Green

NR21LS

Chapel Field North

NR31NZ

Bull Close Road

NR31JQ

Magpie Road

NR31LN

Magdalen Street

NR13LF

Surrey Street

NR24RA

Blackhorse Street

NR24QU

Russell Street

NR24PY

Ely Street

NR21DE

Dove Street

NR21EE

Fishers Lane

NR33FA

Bucks Yard

NR13QD

Orford Hill

NR21DG

Willets Court

NR24HJ

Barker Street

NR13EW

Ber Street

NR13NX

Surrey Street

NR33XP

Anchor Quay

NR21LZ

Gentlemans Walk

NR31JF

Magdalen Street

NR31BY

Calvert Street

NR33AT

Duke Street

NR13HA

Scotts Yard

NR12BX

Alan Road

NR33DT

Coslany Street

NR24HX

Dereham Road

NR31ST

Mancroft

NR31DH

Balderston Court

NR11RW

Fuggles Yard

NR13PD

Surrey Street

NR31PR

Fishergate

NR21DZ

Pottergate

NR21HN

Damocles Court

NR31TB

Peacock Street

NR24QS

Cardigan Place

NR21SH

Mancroft

NR31SG

Pendleton Gate

NR11QH

King Street

NR31TN

Bargate Court

NR21HZ

Swan Lane

NR21NA

Gentlemans Walk

NR11RG

Polypin Yard

NR11FA

King Street

NR31DJ

Muspole Street

NR33BN

Esdelle Street

NR33BQ

Catherine Wheel Opening

NR24LL

Raynham Street

NR21TS

Kingsgate Court

NR11QS

Rouen Road

NR21JX

London Street

NR31AA

Magdalen Street

NR13JX

Farmers Avenue

NR33AN

Talbot Square

NR31SZ

Cowgate

NR24UT

Fen Court

NR31NB

Leopard Court

NR13HE

Finkelgate

NR21HR

Red Poll Terrace

NR33RU

Key & Castle Yard

NR31DZ

Upper Green Lane

NR12TT

King Street

NR21JN

St Giles Street

NR24JA

Old Palace Road

NR13QH

Red Lion Street

NR21SN

Guildhall Hill

NR24PG

St Benedicts Street

NR21ET

Fishers Lane

NR21HJ

Wellington Lane

NR13QP

St Stephens Street

NR13QR

St Stephens Street

NR31LH

Magdalen Street

NR33AR

Esdelle Street

NR21LA

London Street

NR31BN

Colegate

NR31DE

Pitt Street

NR21RF

Chantry Road

NR24QG

Portway Place

NR31LS

Bull Close Road

NR24UP

Causeway Close

NR24RD

Mancroft

NR13LP

All Saints Street

NR13DQ

All Saints Street

NR24UY

Barker Street

NR21HB

Copeman Street

NR33DS

Barnards Yard

NR13RF

Surrey Street

NR21JB

London Street

NR31SX

Bull Close

NR31FJ

Typesetters Way

NR33FD

Duke Street

NR21HG

Pottergate

NR33PS

Coslany Square

NR21JA

Mancroft

NR13NT

Surrey Street

NR33AQ

Oak Street

Data Sources

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