Postcode NR1 3BU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,308 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lakenham & Tuckswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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 road, approximately 167 ft away from NR1 3BU.
Lakenham & Tuckswood near NR1 3BU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 13, Abbey Court, Norwich, NR1 2AW | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 16, Abbey Court, Norwich, NR1 2AW | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 44, Bracondale, Norwich, NR1 2AP | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 6, Doman Road, Norwich, NR1 3AW | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 1, Bellville Crescent, Norwich, NR1 3AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the NR1 3BU postcode area, located within Lakenham & Tuckswood, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Norwich Steiner School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
Norwich Steiner School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lakenham Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Lakenham Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Notre Dame High School, Norwich ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Xpress Stores | 219 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Xpress Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bom Sabor | 215-217 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3AE | Walking directions to Bom Sabor |
| 0.2 mi | Jasiek | 55-57 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL | Walking directions to Jasiek |
| 0.2 mi | International Food | 5,5a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HQ | Walking directions to International Food |
| 0.2 mi | The Feed | 65-65a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL | Walking directions to The Feed |
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 3BU, 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 3BU records about 74 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR1 3BU in Lakenham is £235,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NR1 3BU, including Norwich Steiner School (Good), Lakenham Primary School (Good) and Notre Dame High School, Norwich (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NR1 3BU is Norwich, about 949 m away.
NR1 3BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,308 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 3BU is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashlee David Jones (Green Party).