Postcode NR1 2BU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 230.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in City Centre East is £42,300 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 230.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 of residents in City Centre East is £42,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from NR1 2BU.
City Centre East near NR1 2BU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £556,500 |
| Flats | 112 | £163,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £252,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £251,500 |
10 years price trend in Thorpe Hamlet
In the NR1 2BU postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.