Postcode NR1 2GB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 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 nearest station is Norwich, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Harford Park.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
The average income per household in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £45,752 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from NR1 2GB.
Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2GB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Harford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2GB.
In the NR1 2GB postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Barrett Road, Norwich, NR1 2RT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 4C Hall Road Retail Park, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | St John's News | 4 Saint Johns Close, Norwich, NR1 2AD | Walking directions to St John's News |
| 0.3 mi | Tuckswood Convenience Store | 20 Sherwood Road, Norwich, NR4 6AB | Walking directions to Tuckswood Convenience Store |
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 2GB, 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 2GB records about 82 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NR1 2GB in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NR1 2GB, including The Wherry School (Good), Hewett Academy (Good) and Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR1 2GB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,765 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 2GB 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.