Postcode NR1 3QZ is located in an urban city, within the Town Close area 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 median sale price in Town Close is £264,000 (around £316 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £400,000. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.
Town Close has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,183 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% 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 69.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from NR1 3QZ.
Town Close near NR1 3QZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chapelfield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelfield Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Jenny Lind Park | Small | Walking directions to Jenny Lind Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eagle Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Park |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £592,130 | £398 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £510,000 | £375 |
| Terraced | 85 | £300,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 56 | £151,500 | £265 |
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 | £605,500 | £155,000 | £456,250 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £474,127 | £145,000 | £510,000 | £295,000 |
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 | £394 | £265 | £405 | £337 |
| 2026 | £404 | £279 | £358 | £322 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 3QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 28, Regina Road, Norwich, NR1 3QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 20, Regina Road, Norwich, NR1 3QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 76, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RW | Flats | Leasehold | £126,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 19, Victoria Street, Norwich, NR1 3QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 1, Cranworth Gardens, Norwich, NR1 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 |
In the NR1 3QZ postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 6 primary and 4 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 | Primary | The Free School Norwich | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
The Free School Norwich ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 May 2022. | |
Bignold Primary School and Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 May 2022
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| 0.3 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 3QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 79 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Brazen Gate, Norwich, NR1 3RX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days | 29 St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3SP | Walking directions to 7 Days |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky Fortune Asia Market | 16-18 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PR | Walking directions to Lucky Fortune Asia Market |
| 0.2 mi | China Town Super Market | 4-6 Queens Road, Norwich, NR1 3PR | Walking directions to China Town Super Market |
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 3QZ, 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 3QZ 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR1 3QZ in Town Close is £264,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NR1 3QZ, including The Free School Norwich (Good), Bignold Primary School and Nursery (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 3QZ is Norwich, about 1,242 m away.
NR1 3QZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,183 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 3QZ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate Oliver (Green Party).