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About

Norwich is a historic city in the East of England, known for its medieval architecture and rich cultural heritage. The city centre features landmarks like Norwich Cathedral, a fine example of Norman design, and the cobbled streets of Elm Hill, lined with Tudor buildings. Norwich Castle, built by the Normans, now serves as a museum showcasing local history and art.

The district blends urban and rural elements, with the River Wensum winding through the city and the Norfolk Broads nearby. Norwich Market, one of the largest open-air markets in the UK, offers fresh produce and local goods. The University of East Anglia contributes to the area's academic and research focus, while the Norwich Research Park supports innovation in science and technology.

Area overview

On average Norwich has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Norwich is £40,564 per year. There are 64 schools in Norwich: 35 primary (7 Outstanding and 16 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norwich Population
143,922
Population density
3,688.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111,623
77.56%
Other White
12,485
8.67%
African
2,807
1.95%
Indian
2,570
1.79%
Other Asian
2,303
1.6%
Total population: 143,924

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
15,986
24.8%
Owns outright
14,312
22.2%
Social rents from council
14,240
22.09%
Owns with a mortgage
12,793
19.85%
Other social rented
5,278
8.19%
Total households: 64,457

Property prices in Norwich

Based on 1,731 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Norwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norwich 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 Norwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached190£385,000
Flats481£154,000
Semi-Detached296£255,250
Terraced764£240,000

10 years median price trend in Norwich

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

All wards in Norwich

Bowthorpe

Catton Grove

Crome

Eaton

Lakenham

Mancroft

Mile Cross

Nelson

Sewell

Thorpe Hamlet

Town Close

University

Wensum

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.