Postcode NR1 3BF is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 513.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year. The median sale price in Mancroft is £182,000 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,250 and £260,500. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.
City Centre West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,581 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 513.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from NR1 3BF.
City Centre West near NR1 3BF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chapelfield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelfield Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Jenny Lind Park | Small | Walking directions to Jenny Lind Park |
| 0.4 mi | Plantation Garden | Small | Walking directions to Plantation Garden |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £575,000 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £498,500 | £359 |
| Terraced | 44 | £232,500 | £312 |
| Flats | 60 | £150,000 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,500 | £154,950 | £164,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £312,500 | £171,000 | £292,000 | £193,250 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £160,000 | £169,000 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £150,000 | £382,000 | £278,000 |
| 2020 | £381,250 | £155,000 | £226,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £173,550 | £196,000 | £275,500 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £164,500 | £314,875 | £250,599 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £185,000 | £230,000 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £278,000 | £170,000 | £267,500 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £332,000 | £158,000 | £220,000 | £215,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £150,000 | £495,000 | £237,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £396 | £246 | £234 | £228 |
| 2017 | £316 | £263 | £210 | £255 |
| 2018 | £307 | £299 | £244 | £258 |
| 2019 | £340 | £299 | £278 | £263 |
| 2020 | — | £263 | £260 | £251 |
| 2021 | £359 | £277 | £291 | £273 |
| 2022 | £384 | £290 | £280 | £296 |
| 2023 | £366 | £302 | £314 | £334 |
| 2024 | £366 | £282 | £286 | £286 |
| 2025 | £350 | £268 | £321 | £293 |
| 2026 | £366 | £263 | £359 | £316 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2026 | 60, Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, NR1 3BF | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 33, Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, NR1 3BF | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 48, Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, NR1 3BF | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 23, Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, NR1 3BF | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 43, Chapel Field East, Norwich, NR2 1SF | Flats | Leasehold | £179,000 |
In the NR1 3BF postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 6 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 May 2022. | |
Bignold Primary School and Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 May 2022
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| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Free School Norwich | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
The Free School Norwich ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 67-73 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3QR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | China Town Super Market | 4-6 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PR | Walking directions to China Town Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days | 29 St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3SP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-13 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3QN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Norfolk News | 3 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX | Walking directions to Norfolk News |
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 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Clifford Stutely
Mancroft - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 3BF records about 513 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR1 3BF in Mancroft is £182,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NR1 3BF, including Bignold Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School and The Free School Norwich (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NR1 3BF is Norwich, about 1,208 m away.
NR1 3BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,581 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 3BF is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (Green Party).