Postcode NR1 2NZ 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 average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Harford Park.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.9% 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 327 ft away from NR1 2NZ.
Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 2NZ 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Harford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Harford 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 2NZ.
In the NR1 2NZ postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 2NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sandy Lane Stores | 50 Sandy Lane, Norwich, NR1 2AB | Walking directions to Sandy Lane Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 11 The Lastings, Norwich, NR4 6EF | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 4C Hall Road Retail Park, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DH | Walking directions to ALDI |
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 2NZ, 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 2NZ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2NZ in Lakenham & Tuckswood is £237,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NR1 2NZ, including Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (Good), Tuckswood Academy (Requires improvement) and Visiting Teacher Service Central. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR1 2NZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,750 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 2NZ 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.