Postcode NR1 2LR 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 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 median sale price in Lakenham is £235,000 (around £275 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £278,600. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,812 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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 35.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from NR1 2LR.
Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2LR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Lakenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £432,500 | £324 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £243,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 40 | £242,500 | £301 |
| Flats | 21 | £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 | £150,000 | £245,000 | £228,750 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £160,000 | £243,000 | £238,000 |
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 | £241 | £261 | £285 |
| 2026 | £270 | £237 | £276 | £292 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 132, Barrett Road, Norwich, NR1 2LP | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 59, Harwood Road, Norwich, NR1 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 79, Harwood Road, Norwich, NR1 2NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £242,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 37, Beeching Road, Norwich, NR1 2LE | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 87, Latimer Road, Norwich, NR1 2RS | Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the NR1 2LR postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 4 primary and 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Wherry School | Free schools special | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
The Wherry School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 14 Apr 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Hewett Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
Hewett Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2023
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Barrett Road, Norwich, NR1 2RT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 4C Hall Road Retail Park, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Sandy Lane Stores | 50 Sandy Lane, Norwich, NR1 2AB | Walking directions to Sandy Lane Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Oasis Stores | 63 Long John Hill, Norwich, NR1 2JJ | Walking directions to Oasis Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR1 2LR, 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 2LR 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 2LR in Lakenham is £235,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NR1 2LR, including Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good), The Wherry School (Good) and Hewett Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NR1 2LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,812 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 2LR is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashlee David Jones (Green Party).