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Mile Cross

About

Mile Cross is a residential ward situated directly northwest of Norwich city centre, separated by the River Wensum and the inner ring road. The area is characterised by interwar and post-war council housing, with a grid-like street pattern of terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains several local shops, takeaways, and public houses along its main thoroughfares, serving the immediate community. The ward is bordered by large areas of open space, including Mousehold Heath to the east.

A dominant feature is the Mile Cross Lane substation, a significant electrical infrastructure site with its large pylons and transformers. The community is served by several primary schools and the large Sewell Park College academy. While predominantly housing, the ward includes light industrial units near the boundary with the A140. The medieval Bishops Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in the city, marks its southeastern edge near the river.

Area overview

On average Mile Cross has very high deprivation and moderate 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 4,068.6 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mile Cross Population

11,202

Population density

4,068.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

Level 4 qualifications or above

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£215,000	£197,000	£205,000	£225,000	£233,000
Flats	15	£130,000	£79,100	£120,000	£139,000	£172,000
Semi-Detached	15	£235,000	£183,250	£215,000	£263,250	£343,000
Terraced	65	£230,000	£163,200	£202,000	£249,999	£327,900

10 years median price trend in Mile Cross

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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Property prices in Mile Cross

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