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NR1 3BY

Castle Meadow

Mancroft

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Detailed insights for NR1 3BY

Overview

Postcode NR1 3BY is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft ward 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 nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
513
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

City Centre West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 513.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 3BY.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre West near NR1 3BY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 3BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 3BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChapelfield GardensMediumWalking directions to Chapelfield Gardens
0.4 miJames Stuart GardenSmallWalking directions to James Stuart Garden
0.4 miThe OasisSmallWalking directions to The Oasis

Area Profile

Population
517
Population density
2,164.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
231.13(+633%)
Shoplifting
177.21(+2491%)
Anti-social behaviour
150.25(+1199%)
Public order
72.97(+1325%)
Other theft
43.13(+688%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
67.88%
Other White
44
8.46%
Chinese
27
5.19%
African
19
3.65%
Other Asian
15
2.88%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
195
39.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
166
33.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
5.02%
No qualifications
24
4.82%
Total 16+ residents: 498

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
42.86%
Owns outright
55
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.36%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Mancroft

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £235K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mancroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£495,000£359
Detached1£332,000£350
Terraced37£216,000£310
Flats55£155,000£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mancroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£156,000£210,000£215,000
2026£149,500£495,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£267£321£296
2026£243£359£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mancroft in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202516, Castle House, 7, Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR2 1BGFlatsLeasehold£280,000
01 Apr 2026Castle House, Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PNOtherFreehold£2,876,900
14 Aug 20252, Back Of The Inns, Norwich, NR2 1PTOtherFreehold£3,300,000
20 May 20257, Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PBTerracedFreehold£320,000
17 Sept 20254C, Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PDOtherFreehold£2,190,000

Schools

In the NR1 3BY postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 3BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorwich University of the ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 mi16 plusSir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThe Free School NorwichFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 3BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 3BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWin Asian Mini Market11 Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3DEWalking directions to Win Asian Mini Market
0.1 miTesco Express15-19 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Orient ExpressMarket Place, Norwich, NR2 1NEWalking directions to The Orient Express
0.1 miAli's News & Convenience60A London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JXWalking directions to Ali's News & Convenience
0.2 miTesco Express2-8 Westlegate, Norwich, NR1 3LJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Clifford Stutely

Mancroft - 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
WardMancroftE05012906
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre WestE02007053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 017BE01035139
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 3BY

Is NR1 3BY (City Centre West) safe?

The area around NR1 3BY 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.

What is the average house price near NR1 3BY?

The median sale price around NR1 3BY in City Centre West is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 3BY?

There are 19 schools close to NR1 3BY, including Norwich University of the Arts, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School (Outstanding) and The Free School Norwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 3BY?

The closest station to NR1 3BY is Norwich, about 818 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 3BY?

NR1 3BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,968 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR1 3BY (City Centre West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 3BY is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (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.