Postcode NR1 2DD 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from NR1 2DD.
City Centre East near NR1 2DD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2DD.
In the NR1 2DD postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2JA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Trowse Village Store | 1a The Street, Norwich, NR14 8SX | Walking directions to Trowse Village Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrison's | 1 Albion Way, Norwich, NR1 1WR | Walking directions to Morrison's |
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 2DD, 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 2DD 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 2DD in City Centre East is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NR1 2DD, including Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement), Trowse Primary School (Outstanding) and Norwich Steiner School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 2DD is Norwich, about 1,215 m away.
NR1 2DD 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 2DD 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.