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NR1 2ET

Sunny Hill

Lakenham

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Overview

Postcode NR1 2ET is located in an urban city, within the Lakenham area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lakenham & Tuckswood area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £45,752 per year. The median sale price in Lakenham is £235,000 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £189,375 and £274,300. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Lakenham & Tuckswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,420 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.6%

Approximately 58.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £45,752 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from NR1 2ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 2ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 2ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
7,568.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.08(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.77(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(+10%)
Public order
8.06(+57%)
Other crime
5.38(+174%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
81.36%
Other White
26
11.82%
Indian
4
1.82%
Other Asian
3
1.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.36%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
26.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
24.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
14.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.29%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
56.9%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Owns outright
10
8.62%
Shared ownership
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Lakenham

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £274
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £189K – £274K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Lakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lakenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£432,500£324
Semi-Detached22£241,500£269
Terraced39£240,000£297
Flats21£150,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lakenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lakenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£150,000£245,000£228,750
2026£367,500£160,000£243,000£238,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lakenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lakenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£241£261£285
2026£270£237£276£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lakenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lakenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Oct 202563, Lakenfields, Norwich, NR1 2HASemi-DetachedLeasehold£152,000
02 Jul 202615, Stratford Close, Norwich, NR1 2EZTerracedFreehold£240,000
22 Oct 202514, Stratford Close, Norwich, NR1 2EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
24 Oct 202549, Lakenfields, Norwich, NR1 2HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£333,000
11 Aug 202531, Stratford Drive, Norwich, NR1 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the NR1 2ET postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR1 2ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryLakenham Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.3 miNot applicableNorwich Steiner SchoolOther independent school
0.4 miPrimaryEdith Cavell Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 2ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 2ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCity Road Convenience Store96 City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HGWalking directions to City Road Convenience Store
0.2 miOasis Stores63 Long John Hill, Norwich, NR1 2JJWalking directions to Oasis Stores
0.3 miSt John's News4 Saint Johns Close, Norwich, NR1 2ADWalking directions to St John's News
0.3 miLondisMartineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2JAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCO-OP Daily110 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HPWalking directions to CO-OP Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,060
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,007

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR1 2ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashlee David Jones

Lakenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Clive Lewis

Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich SouthE14001409
WardLakenhamE05012905
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lakenham & TuckswoodE02005596
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 013DE01026819
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 2ET

Is NR1 2ET (Lakenham & Tuckswood) safe?

The area around NR1 2ET records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR1 2ET?

The median sale price around NR1 2ET in Lakenham is £235,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 2ET?

There are 14 schools close to NR1 2ET, including Lakenham Primary School (Good), Norwich Steiner School (Good) and Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to NR1 2ET?

The closest station to NR1 2ET is Norwich, about 1,577 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 2ET?

NR1 2ET scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,420 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR1 2ET (Lakenham & Tuckswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 2ET is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashlee David Jones (Green Party).