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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

NR33BZ

St Augustines Street

NR33AF

St Marys Plain

NR33DY

The Lathes

NR13BY

Castle Meadow

NR21SG

Malthouse Road

NR24PD

St Benedicts Street

NR31BX

St Georges Street

NR24AT

Rumsey Wells Place

NR21RB

Pudding Lane

NR24AF

St Andrews Street

NR24SD

Watermans Yard

NR21EY

Pottergate

NR33AU

New Mills Yard

NR24QH

Orchard Street

NR33FE

Quintain Mews

NR13SZ

Surrey Street

NR21SU

Mancroft

NR33SA

St Martins Lane

NR24PS

Ely Street

NR24PP

Exeter Street

NR13ER

Horns Lane

NR31JU

Magdalen Street

NR21AD

St Andrews Hill

NR21NS

St Giles Terrace

NR31WA

Botolph Street

NR12BZ

Argyle Street

NR13EJ

Ber Street

NR24QD

Devonshire Street

NR33DF

Sussex Street

NR13BF

Chapelfield Gardens

NR33DZ

Beckham Place

NR24PX

Haslips Close

NR31TG

Cowgate

NR13QJ

St Stephens Street

NR13GZ

Queens Road

NR24TE

Heigham Street

NR24PZ

Sayers Street

NR33DU

Colegate

NR21SB

Mancroft

NR21EA

Mancroft

NR31ER

Magdalen Street

NR13DZ

St Martin At Bale Court

NR24PE

St Benedicts Street

NR33PL

Peel Mews

NR31SH

Whitefriars

NR21QR

Brigg Street

NR31SP

St Saviours Lane

NR21NN

Bethel Street

NR21AG

Bedford Street

NR13QG

Red Lion Street

NR13JT

Lion And Castle Yard

NR24HT

Dereham Road

NR21ZA

St Peters Street

NR31FD

Little Bull Close

NR33BL

Stonemasons Court

NR11QE

King Street

NR21SF

Chapel Field East

NR21NW

Bethel Street

NR21DX

Pottergate

NR13PA

Surrey Grove

NR13NE

Surrey Street

NR13QF

Red Lion Street

NR31YF

Balderston Court

NR24LA

Goodman Square

NR31FQ

River Lane

NR31NN

Leopard Court

NR21QH

Haymarket

NR21AS

Parsonage Square

NR24QL

Exeter Street

NR21RQ

Theatre Street

NR31AW

Lowes Yard

NR21LT

Upper St Giles Street

NR13QA

Orford Place

NR21DP

Exchange Street

NR21PB

Castle Street

NR31TE

Charlton Road

NR31LP

Magdalen Street

NR13ES

Ber Street

NR31DS

Gildencroft

NR24AX

Charing Cross

NR13DH

Castle Meadow

NR24AQ

St Benedicts Street

NR31AN

Calvert Street

NR31DD

Colegate

NR24QZ

Mancroft Walk

NR21LF

London Street

NR13PY

Castle Meadow

NR21AB

Upper St Giles Street

NR21HW

Elm Hill

NR33AS

Colegate

NR31TW

Barrack Street

NR11RB

Rouen Road

NR21JE

Mancroft

NR21NY

Chapelfield North

NR21JT

London Street

NR33AP

Duke Street

NR21AR

Bedford Street

NR31SU

Mancroft

NR21TX

Three King Lane

NR21JR

St Giles Street

Data Sources

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