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University & Avenues

About

The University & Avenues area is defined by its academic and residential character. The University of East Anglia campus sits at its western edge, with its notable ziggurat accommodation blocks and the Sainsbury Centre art gallery. The streets are primarily lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, occupied by students and long-term residents.

The area is structured around several long, straight roads known as the 'Avenues', which are divided by wide, grassy central reservations. These linear parks are a distinctive feature, used for recreation and often lined with mature trees. The blend of campus life and quiet suburban streets creates a specific local atmosphere.

Area overview

On average University & Avenues has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year. There are 6 schools in University & Avenues: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). University & Avenues is home to around 10,868 people, with a population density of about 3,811.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

University & Avenues Population

10,868

Population density

3,811.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.43(-10%)

Shoplifting

8.01(+17%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.73(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.43(-14%)

Public order

3.86(-25%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,569

69.68%

Other White

719

6.62%

Chinese

410

3.77%

African

389

3.58%

Other Asian

309

2.84%

Total population: 10,863

Economics

Level 3 (A level)

4,581

47.84%

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,160

22.56%

No qualifications

1,136

11.86%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

736

7.69%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

507

5.3%

Total 16+ residents: 9,575

Housing

Social rents from council

731

25.27%

Private landlord or letting agency

669

23.12%

Owns outright

624

21.57%

Other social rented

431

14.9%

Owns with a mortgage

344

11.89%

Total households: 2,893

Property prices in University & Avenues

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in University & Avenues area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £475,000.

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 University & Avenues over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	8	£278,250	£183,850	£260,750	£340,000	£429,625
Detached	6	£427,500	£333,750	£408,750	£438,750	£466,250
Terraced	7	£250,000	£165,180	£206,300	£258,500	£316,000
Flats	13	£160,000	£112,800	£155,000	£172,000	£188,800

10 years median price trend in University & Avenues

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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