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About

University ward encompasses the western edge of Norwich, centred around the University of East Anglia campus. The area is defined by educational and research facilities, student accommodation, and the expansive UEA Broad. Land use is predominantly academic, with lecture halls, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, and the university's distinctive ziggurat residences shaping the landscape.

The ward includes the university's sports park and stretches to include parts of the Earlham and Colney areas. The blend of campus infrastructure with surrounding green spaces, including woodland and the river Yare, creates a distinct environment. The presence of the John Innes Centre research campus further anchors the area's focus on science and learning.

Area overview

On average University has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in University is £50,383 per year. There are 6 schools in University: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). University is home to around 14,551 people, with a population density of about 3,984.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

University Population
14,551
Population density
3,984.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.06(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.05(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.79(+68%)
Shoplifting
9.96(+40%)
Public order
8.04(+55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,437
71.7%
Other White
940
6.46%
African
501
3.44%
Chinese
478
3.28%
Other Asian
392
2.69%
Total population: 14,556

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,739
45.43%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,808
22.23%
No qualifications
1,664
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,018
8.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 12,633

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,158
28.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,021
24.76%
Owns outright
818
19.84%
Other social rented
537
13.02%
Owns with a mortgage
468
11.35%
Total households: 4,123

Property prices in University

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £289,500 in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £652,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for University 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 University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£427,500
Flats9£160,000
Semi-Detached11£295,000
Terraced8£265,500

10 years median price trend in University

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

All postcodes in University

NR58NG

Wilberforce Road

NR58RL

Waring Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.