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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

NR13RP

Southwell Road

NR13RX

Brazen Gate

NR22DW

Newmarket Street

NR12PS

Walton Road

NR22RW

Unthank Road

NR12RL

Sigismund Road

NR12PP

Hall Road

NR22HA

Brunswick Road

NR12QB

Grove Avenue

NR22EB

Onley Street

NR22DR

Newmarket Street

NR22HH

Beaumont Place

NR22RH

Trory Street

NR22DS

Newmarket Street

NR22TE

Sarah West Close

NR13HU

Southwell Road

NR22DT

Hill Street

NR22SA

Johnson Place

NR13JJ

Ninham Street

NR13RW

Grove Road

NR12RE

Eleanor Road

NR13SP

St Stephens Road

NR12PH

Brian Avenue

NR13RA

St Stephens Road

NR22SP

Wessex Street

NR22LY

Hornor Close

NR22RS

Unthank Road

NR22BN

Suffolk Square

NR22SQ

Globe Place

NR12PU

Hall Road

NR12QH

Grove Walk

NR12QF

Grove Walk

NR22BT

Somerleyton Street

NR13RT

Grove Road

NR13RJ

Cranworth Gardens

NR22LJ

Cecil Road

NR12PJ

Cecil Road

NR22NG

Fairmile Close

NR21PA

Convent Road

NR22DN

Bury Street

NR22RL

Oxford Street

NR21RY

Walpole Street

NR13RL

Grove Road

NR22BQ

Trinity Street

NR12RJ

Sigismund Road

NR22HJ

Launceston Terrace

NR13QY

Victoria Street

NR12QR

Trafford Road

NR13TD

Langham Place

NR22SH

Manchester Place

NR13RR

Rowington Road

NR22HG

Newmarket Road

NR12RG

Eleanor Road

NR13HN

Trafalgar Street

NR22LZ

Ipswich Road

NR13FA

Howard Street

NR22ED

Durham Street

NR21RX

Walpole Street

NR22AR

York Street

NR22BS

Somerleyton Gardens

NR22DX

Gloucester Street

NR13PN

Queens Road

NR22BH

Trinity Street

NR22RA

Unthank Road

NR12QJ

Cecil Road

NR21RP

Chapel Field Road

NR13HR

Cherry Close

NR22HL

Newmarket Road

NR13PH

Ashby Street

NR22JB

Allens Lane

NR22SJ

Globe Place

NR22JE

Paxton Place

NR22RP

Woburn Street

NR22TJ

Wessex Street

NR13SN

St Stephens Road

NR22SF

Vauxhall Street

NR22AZ

Rutland Street

NR13RN

Howard Street

NR22LR

Ipswich Road

NR12QG

Grove Walk

NR22LW

Harford Manor Close

NR13PT

Ashby Street

NR12PR

St Johns Close

NR13RS

Southwell Road

NR13PU

Ashby Street

NR22LN

Ipswich Road

NR22BG

Trinity Street

NR22TH

Kenneth Mckee Plain

NR22NA

Roseacre Close

NR22SB

Vauxhall Street

NR22BL

Essex Street

NR12QE

Grove Avenue

NR12QU

Lady Betty Road

NR12PD

Brian Avenue

NR13PL

Queens Road

NR21SA

The Crescent

NR22LA

Newmarket Road

NR13HS

Southwell Road

NR13QU

St Stephens Road

NR22HB

Trix Road

Data Sources

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