Postcode insights

NR1 3DF

Golden Ball Street

Mancroft

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Detailed insights for NR1 3DF

Overview

Postcode NR1 3DF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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
163
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

City Centre West has a high 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 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% 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 3DF.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre West near NR1 3DF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 3DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,017.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.8(+128%)
Shoplifting
70.93(+937%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.8(+460%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.26(+203%)
Drugs
15.76(+445%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
66.79%
Other White
36
13.14%
Indian
20
7.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
3.28%
African
8
2.92%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
34.55%
No qualifications
65
26.42%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
34.97%
Social rents from council
58
31.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
24.04%
Owns with a mortgage
10
5.46%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20253 Palmers Yard, Timber Hill, Norwich, NR1 3JZTerracedFreehold£154,000
12 Sept 20252, Raleigh Court, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1XBFlatsLeasehold£135,000
21 May 202520, Raleigh Court, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1XBFlatsLeasehold£127,000
28 Mar 20259, Scoles Green, Norwich, NR1 1PSFlatsLeasehold£203,000
28 Mar 202511, St Martin At Bale Court, Norwich, NR1 3DZDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the NR1 3DF postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 3DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Free School NorwichFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryNotre Dame High School, NorwichAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableNorwich University of the ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 3DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express2-8 Westlegate, Norwich, NR1 3LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNorfolk News3 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NXWalking directions to Norfolk News
0.2 miSainsbury's Local9-13 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3QNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBer Street Convenience Store77-79 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3ADWalking directions to Ber Street Convenience Store
0.2 miTudor Stores5 Rose Lane, Norwich, NR1 1PLWalking directions to Tudor Stores

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 3DF, 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 017CE01035140
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 3DF

Is NR1 3DF (City Centre West) safe?

The area around NR1 3DF records about 163 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 3DF?

The median sale price around NR1 3DF 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 3DF?

There are 19 schools close to NR1 3DF, including The Free School Norwich (Good), Notre Dame High School, Norwich and Norwich University of the Arts. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 3DF?

The closest station to NR1 3DF is Norwich, about 690 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 3DF?

NR1 3DF scores 8 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 3DF (City Centre West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 3DF 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.