Postcode insights

NR1 2EY

Stratford Drive

Lakenham

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Detailed insights for NR1 2EY

Overview

Postcode NR1 2EY is located in an urban city, within the Lakenham ward 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 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £45,752 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.1%
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 7,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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 319 ft away from NR1 2EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2EY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 2EY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,598.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.14(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.05(+4%)
Public order
8.03(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(+16%)
Other theft
6.02(+10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
86.91%
Other White
25
9.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.18%
Irish
4
1.45%
Roma
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
31.2%
No qualifications
46
19.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
42.06%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.29%
Social rents from council
11
8.73%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Lakenham

Median price£237,000
Price per sq ft£273
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £279K

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.

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
Detached6£442,500£357
Terraced34£254,625£311
Semi-Detached20£251,000£270
Flats25£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£149,000£245,000£228,750
2026£450,000£150,000£225,000£272,300
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£239£261£285
2026£387£225£285£308
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202531, Stratford Drive, Norwich, NR1 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
20 May 20256, Stratford Drive, Norwich, NR1 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,000
27 Feb 202515, Stratford Drive, Norwich, NR1 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Feb 202510, Stratford Drive, Norwich, NR1 2EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
12 May 202610, Meadowbrook Close, Norwich, NR1 2HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the NR1 2EY postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 2EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLakenham Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableNorwich Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Wherry SchoolFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 2EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCity Road Convenience Store96 City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HGWalking directions to City Road Convenience Store
0.3 miSt John's News4 Saint Johns Close, Norwich, NR1 2ADWalking directions to St John's News
0.3 miCO-OP Daily110 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HPWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.3 miOasis Stores63 Long John Hill, Norwich, NR1 2JJWalking directions to Oasis Stores
0.3 miThe Feed65-65a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HLWalking directions to The Feed

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,594
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,923
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,986
Band H£4,783

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 2EY, 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 013BE01026817
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 2EY

Is NR1 2EY (Lakenham & Tuckswood) safe?

The area around NR1 2EY records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR1 2EY?

The median sale price around NR1 2EY in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 2EY?

There are 15 schools close to NR1 2EY, including Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement), Norwich Steiner School (Good) and The Wherry School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 2EY?

The closest station to NR1 2EY is Norwich, about 1,446 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 2EY?

NR1 2EY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.