Postcode NR1 2HU 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
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.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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 rail, approximately 29 ft away from NR1 2HU.
Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2HU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2HU.
In the NR1 2HU postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oasis Stores | 63 Long John Hill, Norwich, NR1 2JJ | Walking directions to Oasis Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2JA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | City Road Convenience Store | 96 City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HG | Walking directions to City Road 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 2HU, 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 2HU 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.
The median sale price around NR1 2HU in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NR1 2HU, including Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement), Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good) and Trowse Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR1 2HU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 2HU 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.