Postcode NR1 1WX 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Old Library Wood.
City Centre East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from NR1 1WX.
City Centre East near NR1 1WX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 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 1WX.
In the NR1 1WX postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 1WX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East of England Co-op | Station Approach, Norwich, NR1 1EG | Walking directions to East of England Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 101 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Tip Top Supermarket | 118A Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1NS | Walking directions to Tip Top Supermarket |
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 1WX, 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 1WX records about 186 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 1WX 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 15 schools close to NR1 1WX, including Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding), Notre Dame High School, Norwich and Norwich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 1WX is Norwich, about 267 m away.
NR1 1WX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,510 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 1WX 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.