Postcode NR1 3HR is located in an urban city, within the Town Close ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Town Close area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Town Close has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Town Close has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 3HR.
Town Close near NR1 3HR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,327,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £620,000 | £379 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £510,000 | £390 |
| Terraced | 77 | £310,000 | £338 |
| Flats | 62 | £154,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £510,000 | £157,000 | £334,500 | £235,650 |
| 2017 | £397,500 | £153,000 | £302,000 | £241,500 |
| 2018 | £575,000 | £160,000 | £315,000 | £248,000 |
| 2019 | £367,500 | £160,500 | £394,725 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £485,000 | £145,000 | £356,000 | £267,500 |
| 2021 | £562,500 | £148,750 | £392,500 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £710,000 | £170,000 | £430,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £165,000 | £410,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £160,000 | £353,500 | £281,250 |
| 2025 | £611,000 | £155,000 | £456,250 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £497,130 | £139,050 | £461,000 | £288,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339 | £278 | £286 | £277 |
| 2017 | £262 | £263 | £266 | £280 |
| 2018 | £351 | £252 | £293 | £286 |
| 2019 | £324 | £263 | £327 | £286 |
| 2020 | £284 | £261 | £329 | £306 |
| 2021 | £400 | £265 | £352 | £315 |
| 2022 | £402 | £314 | £376 | £331 |
| 2023 | £390 | £271 | £358 | £326 |
| 2024 | £392 | £266 | £341 | £320 |
| 2025 | £390 | £266 | £405 | £337 |
| 2026 | £263 | £298 | £353 | £320 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3HR.
In the NR1 3HR postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CO-OP Daily | 110 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HP | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Green's | 62 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HP | Walking directions to Green's |
| 0.1 mi | The Feed | 65-65a Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL | Walking directions to The Feed |
| 0.1 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 |
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 3HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cate Oliver
Town Close - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 3HR records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3HR in Town Close is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NR1 3HR, including Norwich Steiner School (Good), Lakenham Primary School (Requires improvement) and Notre Dame High School, Norwich. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR1 3HR is Norwich, about 1,158 m away.
NR1 3HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,285 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 3HR is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate Oliver (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.