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University & Avenues

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About

The University & Avenues area in Norwich is centered around the University of East Anglia (UEA), a prominent institution with a sprawling campus featuring modern architecture and green spaces. The area is known for its academic focus, with student accommodations, research facilities, and cultural venues like the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. The nearby Earlham Park provides open space for recreation, while the River Yare runs along the edge of the campus, adding to the natural setting.

The Avenues, a residential district adjacent to the university, consists of tree-lined streets with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, many of which are occupied by students and young professionals. The area has local shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the university community. With easy access to the city center via bus routes and walking paths, the University & Avenues area balances academic life with convenient urban connections.

Area overview

On average University & Avenues has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in University & Avenues is £33,500 per year. There are 6 schools in University & Avenues: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

University & Avenues Population
10,868
Population density
3,811.1 per km²

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

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 32 recent sales, the median property price is £275,750 in University & Avenues area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £652,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£440,000
Flats8£161,000
Semi-Detached8£278,250
Terraced7£271,000

10 years price trend in University & Avenues

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.