Postcode insights

NR1 3HT

Southwell Road

Town Close

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Detailed insights for NR1 3HT

Overview

Postcode NR1 3HT 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Town Close has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Town Close near NR1 3HT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR1 3HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 3HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
3,778.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
63.62(+830%)
Violence and sexual offences
57.98(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.63(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.8(+86%)
Public order
11.8(+130%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
74.13%
Indian
25
8.74%
Other White
16
5.59%
Other Asian
7
2.45%
Arab
5
1.75%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
41.26%
No qualifications
52
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
28.83%
Owns outright
30
18.4%
Social rents from council
29
17.79%
Other social rented
27
16.56%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.66%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Town Close

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £395K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town Close over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£620,000£379
Semi-Detached15£510,000£390
Terraced77£310,000£338
Flats62£154,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town Close

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Close.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Close.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Close.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Close.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town Close in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026166, Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3SBFlatsLeasehold£207,000
05 Sept 2025136, Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3SBFlatsLeasehold£153,000
25 Jul 202518, Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3SBTerracedFreehold£512,500
30 Apr 2025128, Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3SBFlatsLeasehold£177,500
28 Mar 202542, Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3SBTerracedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the NR1 3HT postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 3HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNorwich Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNotre Dame High School, NorwichAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Free School NorwichFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 3HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express79 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGreen's62 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HPWalking directions to Green's
0.2 miSainsbury's1 Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury's149-155 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miCO-OP Daily110 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HPWalking directions to CO-OP Daily

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

Local councillors

Cate Oliver

Town Close - 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
WardTown CloseE05012911
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town CloseE02005594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 011BE01026853
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 3HT

Is NR1 3HT (Town Close) safe?

The area around NR1 3HT 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.

What is the average house price near NR1 3HT?

The median sale price around NR1 3HT in Town Close is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 3HT?

There are 20 schools close to NR1 3HT, including Norwich Steiner School (Good), Notre Dame High School, Norwich and The Free School Norwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 3HT?

The closest station to NR1 3HT is Norwich, about 1,190 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 3HT?

NR1 3HT 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).

Who represents NR1 3HT (Town Close) in Parliament and on the local council?

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