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Town Close

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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Town Close Population

10,199

Population density

5,857.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£255,000

Price per sq ft£312

Sales (last 12 months)165

Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £395K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,327,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town Close over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	11	£620,000	£379	£325,250	£555,000	£783,750	£1,143,500
Semi-Detached	15	£510,000	£390	£268,500	£377,000	£607,500	£785,000
Terraced	77	£310,000	£338	£222,000	£253,500	£395,000	£563,000
Flats	62	£154,000	£273	£101,050	£133,250	£176,500	£217,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town Close

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Close.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£510,000	£157,000	£334,500	£235,650
2017	£397,500	£153,000	£302,000	£241,500
2018	£575,000	£160,000	£315,000	£248,000
2019	£367,500	£160,500	£394,725	£250,000
2020	£485,000	£145,000	£356,000	£267,500
2021	£562,500	£148,750	£392,500	£275,000
2022	£710,000	£170,000	£430,000	£280,000
2023	£830,000	£165,000	£410,000	£290,000
2024	£545,000	£160,000	£353,500	£281,250
2025	£611,000	£155,000	£456,250	£300,000
2026	£497,130	£139,050	£461,000	£288,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Close.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£339	£278	£286	£277
2017	£262	£263	£266	£280
2018	£351	£252	£293	£286
2019	£324	£263	£327	£286
2020	£284	£261	£329	£306
2021	£400	£265	£352	£315
2022	£402	£314	£376	£331
2023	£390	£271	£358	£326
2024	£392	£266	£341	£320
2025	£390	£266	£405	£337
2026	£263	£298	£353	£320

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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