Postcode NR1 2AJ is located in an urban city, within the Lakenham ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
City Centre West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from NR1 2AJ.
City Centre West near NR1 2AJ 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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Lakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £442,500 | £357 |
| Terraced | 34 | £254,625 | £311 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £251,000 | £270 |
| Flats | 25 | £150,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £130,000 | £179,500 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £399,998 | £135,000 | £200,000 | £193,750 |
| 2018 | £426,000 | £140,000 | £190,000 | £184,000 |
| 2019 | £502,004 | £136,000 | £200,000 | £197,500 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £125,000 | £197,750 | £192,500 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £138,250 | £226,000 | £218,000 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £164,000 | £250,000 | £243,278 |
| 2023 | £363,500 | £157,750 | £242,500 | £222,500 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £150,000 | £225,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £149,000 | £245,000 | £228,750 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £150,000 | £225,000 | £272,300 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £276 | £217 | £200 | £230 |
| 2017 | £298 | £222 | £214 | £238 |
| 2018 | £240 | £257 | £207 | £217 |
| 2019 | £317 | £233 | £226 | £246 |
| 2020 | £337 | £211 | £229 | £235 |
| 2021 | £322 | £229 | £240 | £265 |
| 2022 | £319 | £257 | £286 | £282 |
| 2023 | £358 | £256 | £277 | £266 |
| 2024 | £324 | £253 | £266 | £272 |
| 2025 | £326 | £239 | £261 | £285 |
| 2026 | £387 | £225 | £285 | £308 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2AJ.
In the NR1 2AJ postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Xpress Stores | Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Xpress Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bom Sabor | 215-217 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Bom Sabor |
| 0.2 mi | International Food | 5,5a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQ | Walking directions to International Food |
| 0.2 mi | Jasiek | 55-57 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL | Walking directions to Jasiek |
| 0.2 mi | The Feed | 65-65a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL | Walking directions to The Feed |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashlee David Jones
Lakenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 2AJ records about 163 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 2AJ in City Centre West is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NR1 2AJ, including Norwich Steiner School (Good), Notre Dame High School, Norwich and Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 2AJ is Norwich, about 777 m away.
NR1 2AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,968 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 2AJ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashlee David Jones (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.