Postcode NR1 1GB 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 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.1% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from NR1 1GB.
City Centre East near NR1 1GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £596,250 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £242,000 | £303 |
| Terraced | 53 | £239,000 | £309 |
| Flats | 92 | £152,500 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1GB.
In the NR1 1GB postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 1GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrison's | 1 Albion Way, Norwich, NR1 1WR | Walking directions to Morrison's |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 4 Albion Way, Norwich, NR1 1WR | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Xpress Stores | Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Xpress Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Bom Sabor | 215-217 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Bom Sabor |
| 0.4 mi | International Food | 5,5a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQ | Walking directions to International Food |
Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR1 1GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bliss Wylie
Thorpe Hamlet - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 1GB records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around NR1 1GB in City Centre East is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NR1 1GB, including Norwich Steiner School (Good), Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement) and Notre Dame High School, Norwich. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 1GB is Norwich, about 743 m away.
NR1 1GB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 1GB is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (Green Party).
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.