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NR1 1AA

Thorpe Road

Thorpe Hamlet

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Detailed insights for NR1 1AA

Overview

Postcode NR1 1AA is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Hamlet ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 291.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ketts Heights.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
291
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 291.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from NR1 1AA.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre East near NR1 1AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 1AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 1AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKetts HeightsMediumWalking directions to Ketts Heights
0.1 miOld Library WoodSmallWalking directions to Old Library Wood
0.3 miJames Stuart GardenSmallWalking directions to James Stuart Garden

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
1,923.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
151.64(+381%)
Anti-social behaviour
72.35(+525%)
Other theft
27.75(+407%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.77(+306%)
Public order
22.79(+345%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
63.08%
Other White
19
8.88%
Chinese
17
7.94%
Indian
11
5.14%
African
7
3.27%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
46.38%
Level 3 (A level)
49
23.67%
No qualifications
19
9.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.28%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
126
85.71%
Owns outright
9
6.12%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Thorpe Hamlet

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £243K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£596,250£374
Semi-Detached10£242,000£303
Terraced53£239,000£309
Flats92£152,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thorpe Hamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£134,998£271,250£203,500
2017£430,000£165,750£225,000£185,000
2018£395,000£151,000£304,975£208,000
2019£437,500£160,000£185,000£203,500
2020£457,500£162,500£287,500£220,000
2021£523,750£185,000£290,000£226,250
2022£507,500£180,000£377,750£246,125
2023£375,000£171,000£255,000£240,000
2024£491,250£177,750£270,000£255,000
2025£480,000£157,500£259,000£240,000
2026£158,000£235,000£253,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£267£259£231
2017£275£279£252£226
2018£303£272£253£242
2019£338£270£244£246
2020£277£286£286£255
2021£316£286£306£270
2022£297£307£314£304
2023£361£306£283£290
2024£369£285£334£302
2025£374£265£307£304
2026£269£254£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hamlet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20257B, Regency House, Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1EPFlatsLeasehold£227,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 9, Thorpe Hamlet Lodge, 11, Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1EPFlatsLeasehold£149,000
30 May 20257B, Regency House, Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1EPFlatsLeasehold£227,500
06 Mar 2026Apartment 12, Regency Court, Lower Clarence Road, Norwich, NR1 1ERFlatsLeasehold£330,000
14 Nov 202514, Old Library Mews, Norwich, NR1 1ETTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the NR1 1AA postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 1AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryLionwood Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableNorwich SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 1AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 1AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEast of England Co-opStation Approach, Norwich, NR1 1EGWalking directions to East of England Co-op
0.2 miMorrisons4 Albion Way, Norwich, NR1 1WRWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miTip Top Supermarket118A Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1NSWalking directions to Tip Top Supermarket
0.2 miOne Stop101 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DWWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miMorrison's1 Albion Way, Norwich, NR1 1WRWalking directions to Morrison's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,594
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,923
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,986
Band H£4,783

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR1 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bliss Wylie

Thorpe Hamlet - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Clive Lewis

Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich SouthE14001409
WardThorpe HamletE05012910
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre EastE02006907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 014EE01035137
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 1AA

Is NR1 1AA (City Centre East) safe?

The area around NR1 1AA records about 291 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR1 1AA?

The median sale price around NR1 1AA in City Centre East is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 1AA?

There are 14 schools close to NR1 1AA, including Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding), Lionwood Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Norwich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 1AA?

The closest station to NR1 1AA is Norwich, about 180 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 1AA?

NR1 1AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,498 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR1 1AA (City Centre East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 1AA is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (Green Party).

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.