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About

Mile Cross is a residential district located directly north of Norwich city centre, beyond the inner ring road. The area is characterised by its interwar and postwar housing, with many homes built under historic council schemes. It contains a mix of traditional terraced streets and larger semi-detached properties, creating a settled, community-focused environment. Local shopping needs are served by a compact parade of shops along Aylsham Road.

The area is defined by its proximity to the River Wensum, which loops around its eastern edge, providing green corridors. A notable local landmark is the distinctive Art Deco-style water tower situated off Mile Cross Road. Open spaces like Sloughbottom Park offer recreational areas with sports pitches and a children's playground, while the nearby Marriott's Way path follows a former railway line for walking and cycling routes into the city.

Area overview

On average Mile Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile Cross is £42,611 per year. There are 2 schools in Mile Cross: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mile Cross is home to around 11,202 people, with a population density of about 4,073.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mile Cross Population
11,202
Population density
4,073.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.47(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+52%)
Public order
6.43(+26%)
Other theft
5(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,729
77.94%
Other White
1,251
11.17%
African
250
2.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
106
0.95%
Other
103
0.92%
Total population: 11,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,209
24.95%
No qualifications
2,197
24.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,295
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,104
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 8,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,801
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
931
19.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
808
16.62%
Owns outright
734
15.1%
Other social rented
456
9.38%
Total households: 4,862

Property prices in Mile Cross

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Mile Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £376,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mile Cross 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 Mile Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£130,000
Terraced65£230,000
Detached2£215,000
Semi-Detached15£235,000

10 years median price trend in Mile Cross

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

Data Sources

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