Postcode NR1 1RW 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Library Wood.
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.
City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 1RW.
City Centre East near NR1 1RW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Library Wood | Small | Walking directions to Old Library Wood |
| 0.3 mi | James Stuart Garden | Small | Walking directions to James Stuart Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £495,000 | £359 |
| Detached | 1 | £332,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 37 | £216,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 55 | £155,000 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 1RW.
In the NR1 1RW postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tudor Stores | 5 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1PL | Walking directions to Tudor Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Ber Street Convenience Store | 77-79 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3AD | Walking directions to Ber Street Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Castle of Norwich | Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1PN | Walking directions to Castle of Norwich |
| 0.2 mi | Prince Store | 83 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DG | Walking directions to Prince Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 101 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 1RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Clifford Stutely
Mancroft - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 1RW 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.
The median sale price around NR1 1RW in City Centre East is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NR1 1RW, including Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding), Notre Dame High School, Norwich and The Free School Norwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 1RW is Norwich, about 453 m away.
NR1 1RW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 1RW is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (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.