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About

Town Close is a residential ward situated just south of Norwich city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. It is bounded by major roads like Newmarket Road and Hall Road, providing direct routes into the city. The University of East Anglia lies to its immediate west, influencing the local population mix. Grocery stores, cafes, and several schools serve the community's daily needs.

The ward contains the notable Eaton Park, a large public space with formal gardens, tennis courts, and a bowling green. The inner section of the outer ring road runs along its southern edge, marking a clear boundary. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of long-term residents and students. The area functions as a practical residential zone between the bustling city centre and the more suburban outskirts to the south.

Area overview

On average Town Close has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year. There are 4 schools in Town Close: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town Close is home to around 10,199 people, with a population density of about 5,857.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Close Population
10,199
Population density
5,857.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.51(+9%)
Shoplifting
19.41(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.49(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+56%)
Public order
8.43(+65%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,621
74.73%
Other White
898
8.81%
Indian
379
3.72%
Other Asian
184
1.8%
African
169
1.66%
Total population: 10,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,233
47.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,586
17.8%
No qualifications
1,058
11.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
901
10.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 8,911

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,632
31.17%
Owns outright
1,278
24.41%
Social rents from council
1,016
19.4%
Owns with a mortgage
931
17.78%
Other social rented
203
3.88%
Total households: 5,236

Property prices in Town Close

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,327,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town Close 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 Town Close over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£611,000
Flats63£155,000
Semi-Detached15£450,000
Terraced78£300,000

10 years median price trend in Town Close

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

All postcodes in Town Close

NR22AX

Rupert Street

NR22EA

Onley Street

NR22HR

Brunswick Road

NR21SD

Bristol Terrace

NR22LG

Arundel Court

NR22JD

Albert Terrace

NR22TF

Brunswick Road

NR13UF

Crooks Place

NR13PJ

Goldwell Road

NR12QS

Trafford Road

NR22BP

Somerleyton Gardens

NR22BD

Cambridge Street

NR22LP

Ipswich Road

NR22DY

Gloucester Street

NR22NP

Newmarket Road

NR22LU

Ipswich Grove

NR22SG

Globe Place

NR22RR

Unthank Road

NR13SJ

St Stephens Road

NR13JN

Tudor Court

NR12RD

Aurania Avenue

NR22TP

Thomas Wyatt Close

NR22AU

Rupert Street

NR13RQ

Grove Road

NR21RU

Walpole Gardens

NR12QQ

Grove Walk

NR22LQ

Town Close

NR22RG

Ampthill Street

NR12RH

Mill Close

NR22NH

Plantsman Close

NR12QT

Trafford Road

NR13RE

St Stephens Road

NR22DZ

Leicester Street

NR22SW

Union Street

NR22SD

Vauxhall Street

NR12PG

Josephine Close

NR13PP

Queens Road

NR22AS

Leicester Street

NR22TA

Phillipa Flowerday Plain

NR22LB

Newmarket Road

NR21SE

Chapelfield Road

NR22DJ

Bury Street

NR22LX

Town Close

NR22ND

Orwell Road

NR13QX

Victoria Street

NR22BE

Cambridge Street

NR22HD

Hanover Road

NR12QZ

Lady Mary Road

NR22NF

Lime Tree Road

NR12QW

Trafford Road

NR12QA

Ipswich Road

NR22BJ

Trinity Street

NR12QP

Trafford Road

NR22RQ

Woburn Street

NR12QD

Grove Avenue

NR22TL

Benjamin Gooch Way

NR12QL

Cecil Road

NR22LH

Ipswich Road

NR22AA

Suffolk Square

NR22SE

Vauxhall Street

NR13QQ

Queens Road

NR22RT

Unthank Road

NR12PX

Hughenden Road

NR13RB

Kingsley Road

NR12RB

Lady Mary Road

NR13HJ

Gordon Square

NR13QZ

Regina Road

NR22TN

Thomas Wyatt Close

NR22NB

Town Close Road

NR22BA

Cambridge Street

NR12PF

Patricia Road

NR13HP

Hall Road

NR13SB

Brazen Gate

NR21SJ

Town Close

NR22DU

Gloucester Street

NR22NQ

Lime Tree Road

NR22AT

Rupert Street

NR13RD

Wood Street

NR22TG

Union Street

NR12AD

St Johns Close

NR22TD

Edward Jodrell Plain

NR13PX

Goldwell Road

NR22HE

Hanover Court

NR22HN

Newmarket Road

NR22RJ

Kimberley Street

NR22DL

Bury Street

NR22AY

Chester Street

NR22AB

Unthank Road

NR12QX

St Albans Road

NR21RR

Chapel Field Road

NR12QY

St Albans Road

NR13SS

St Stephens Square

NR22AW

York Street

NR13HH

Holls Lane

NR13HX

Milton Close

NR22SN

Norfolk Street

NR22NE

Fairfield Road

NR12PQ

Christopher Close

NR12RA

Lady Mary Road

NR22SY

Wessex Street

Data Sources

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