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NR1 1QN

Music House Lane

Mancroft

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Detailed insights for NR1 1QN

Overview

Postcode NR1 1QN is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft area 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 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 median sale price in Mancroft is £182,000 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,250 and £260,500. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Library Wood.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
62.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,311 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.2%

Approximately 62.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 1QN.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre East near NR1 1QN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 1QN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Library WoodSmallWalking directions to Old Library Wood
0.4 miJames Stuart GardenSmallWalking directions to James Stuart Garden

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
11,095.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.23(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.7(+105%)
Other theft
17.94(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.45(+112%)
Drugs
8.97(+210%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
71.02%
Other White
45
14.33%
Other Asian
16
5.1%
African
16
5.1%
Other
5
1.59%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
25.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
24.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.87%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
110
58.51%
Owns outright
23
12.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
12.23%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.17%
Other social rented
7
3.72%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Mancroft

Median price: £182,000
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £261K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mancroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£575,000£366
Semi-Detached2£498,500£359
Terraced44£232,500£312
Flats60£150,000£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mancroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£154,950£164,000£245,000
2017£312,500£171,000£292,000£193,250
2018£285,000£160,000£169,000£211,000
2019£270,000£150,000£382,000£278,000
2020£381,250£155,000£226,500£180,000
2021£340,000£173,550£196,000£275,500
2022£275,000£164,500£314,875£250,599
2023£575,000£185,000£230,000£287,500
2024£278,000£170,000£267,500£230,000
2025£332,000£158,000£220,000£215,500
2026£575,000£150,000£495,000£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£396£246£234£228
2017£316£263£210£255
2018£307£299£244£258
2019£340£299£278£263
2020—£263£260£251
2021£359£277£291£273
2022£384£290£280£296
2023£366£302£314£334
2024£366£282£286£286
2025£350£268£321£293
2026£366£263£359£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mancroft in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2026154A, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QHFlatsLeasehold£168,500
02 Mar 20264, Drays Yard, Norwich, NR1 1RLFlatsLeasehold£140,000
24 Mar 2026128, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QEOtherFreehold£30,000
06 Feb 2026128A, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QEFlatsLeasehold£255,000
31 Oct 202592, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QEFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the NR1 1QN postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR1 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryNotre Dame High School, NorwichAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Primary SchoolFree schools
0.3 miPrimaryThe Free School NorwichFree schools

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 1QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBer Street Convenience Store77-79 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3ADWalking directions to Ber Street Convenience Store
0.2 miBom Sabor215-217 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AEWalking directions to Bom Sabor
0.2 miXpress Stores219 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AEWalking directions to Xpress Stores
0.2 miInternational Food5,5a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQWalking directions to International Food
0.3 miSainsbury's149-155 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PNWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,060
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,007

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 1QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Clifford Stutely

Mancroft - 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
WardMancroftE05012906
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre EastE02006907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 014CE01033440
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 1QN

Is NR1 1QN (City Centre East) safe?

The area around NR1 1QN records about 147 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near NR1 1QN?

The median sale price around NR1 1QN in Mancroft is £182,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 1QN?

There are 18 schools close to NR1 1QN, including Notre Dame High School, Norwich (Good), Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding) and The Free School Norwich (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to NR1 1QN?

The closest station to NR1 1QN is Norwich, about 506 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 1QN?

NR1 1QN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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