Postcode insights

NR1 1QP

Sherbourne Place

Mancroft

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Detailed insights for NR1 1QP

Overview

Postcode NR1 1QP is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft 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 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 nearest station is Norwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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 4,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% 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 1QP.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre East near NR1 1QP 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 1QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 1QP
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£176,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £235K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £625,000.

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
Semi-Detached1£495,000£359
Detached1£332,000£350
Terraced37£216,000£310
Flats55£155,000£262

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£156,000£210,000£215,000
2026£149,500£495,000£205,000
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£267£321£296
2026£243£359£314
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 1QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202589, Normandie Tower, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1QSFlatsLeasehold£112,500
01 Jul 202544, Mariners Lane, Norwich, NR1 3AFFlatsLeasehold£155,000
28 Mar 202536, Horns Lane, Norwich, NR1 3ERFlatsLeasehold£158,000
04 Mar 20255, St. Cecilia'S Court, Music House Lane, Norwich, NR1 1GQTerracedFreehold£525,000
24 Oct 202518, East Bank, Wherry Road, Norwich, NR1 1TSFlatsLeasehold£148,250

Schools

In the NR1 1QP postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 1QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNotre Dame High School, NorwichAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Free School NorwichFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 1QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 1QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBom Sabor215-217 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AEWalking directions to Bom Sabor
0.2 miXpress StoresQueens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AEWalking directions to Xpress Stores
0.2 miBer Street Convenience Store77-79 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3ADWalking directions to Ber Street Convenience Store
0.2 miInternational Food5,5a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQWalking directions to International Food
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 1QP, 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 1QP

Is NR1 1QP (City Centre East) safe?

The area around NR1 1QP 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR1 1QP?

The median sale price around NR1 1QP in City Centre East is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 1QP?

There are 17 schools close to NR1 1QP, including Notre Dame High School, Norwich, The Free School Norwich (Good) and Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 1QP?

The closest station to NR1 1QP is Norwich, about 545 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 1QP?

NR1 1QP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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