Postcode insights

NR1 2JZ

Birkbeck Road

Lakenham

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Detailed insights for NR1 2JZ

Overview

Postcode NR1 2JZ 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 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 nearest station is Norwich, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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
55.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Lakenham & Tuckswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% 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

55.8%

Approximately 55.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 2JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2JZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
8,402.1 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
273
83.74%
Other White
28
8.59%
Indian
11
3.37%
Other
6
1.84%
Chinese
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.97%
No qualifications
48
19.83%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.29%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
55.1%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.29%
Owns outright
14
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

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 2JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202523, Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZTerracedFreehold£140,000
29 Oct 202523, Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZOtherFreehold£140,000
24 Feb 202651, Springbank, Norwich, NR1 2LHFlatsLeasehold£135,000
22 Oct 2025109, Springbank, Norwich, NR1 2LHFlatsLeasehold£126,000
21 Nov 20259, Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the NR1 2JZ postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 2JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLakenham Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryEdith Cavell Academy and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Wherry SchoolFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 2JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt John's News4 Saint Johns Close, Norwich, NR1 2ADWalking directions to St John's News
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 miLondisBarrett Road, Norwich, NR1 2RTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miALDIHall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DHWalking directions to ALDI

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 2JZ, 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 2JZ

Is NR1 2JZ (Lakenham & Tuckswood) safe?

The area around NR1 2JZ 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR1 2JZ?

The median sale price around NR1 2JZ 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 2JZ?

There are 16 schools close to NR1 2JZ, including Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement), Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good) and The Wherry School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR1 2JZ?

NR1 2JZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,968 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 2JZ 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.