Postcode NR1 4EJ is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Hamlet area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 563.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year. The median sale price in Thorpe Hamlet is £199,750 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,500 and £260,500. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ketts Heights.
City Centre East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,585 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 563.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 79.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from NR1 4EJ.
City Centre East near NR1 4EJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ketts Heights | Medium | Walking directions to Ketts Heights |
| 0.4 mi | Kett's Cave Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Kett's Cave Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Old Library Wood | Small | Walking directions to Old Library Wood |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £199,750 (about £286 per square foot) in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £512,500 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £287,500 | £328 |
| Terraced | 50 | £245,000 | £311 |
| Flats | 104 | £155,000 | £265 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £134,998 | £271,250 | £203,500 |
| 2017 | £430,000 | £165,750 | £225,000 | £185,000 |
| 2018 | £395,000 | £151,000 | £304,975 | £208,000 |
| 2019 | £437,500 | £160,000 | £185,000 | £203,500 |
| 2020 | £457,500 | £162,500 | £287,500 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | £523,750 | £185,000 | £290,000 | £226,250 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £180,000 | £377,750 | £246,125 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £171,000 | £255,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £491,250 | £177,750 | £270,000 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £480,000 | £157,500 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £590,000 | £158,000 | £310,000 | £246,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £267 | £259 | £231 |
| 2017 | £275 | £279 | £252 | £226 |
| 2018 | £303 | £272 | £253 | £242 |
| 2019 | £338 | £270 | £244 | £246 |
| 2020 | £277 | £286 | £286 | £255 |
| 2021 | £316 | £286 | £306 | £270 |
| 2022 | £297 | £307 | £314 | £304 |
| 2023 | £361 | £306 | £283 | £290 |
| 2024 | £369 | £285 | £334 | £302 |
| 2025 | £370 | £265 | £311 | £304 |
| 2026 | £394 | £269 | £340 | £316 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 4EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | 36, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AA | Terraced | Freehold | £697,375 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 30, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AA | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Zaks Waterside Grill & Bar, Barrack Street, Norwich, NR3 1TS | Other | Freehold | £221,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 5, Printworks Drive, Norwich, NR3 1FN | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 9, Printworks Drive, Norwich, NR3 1FN | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the NR1 4EJ postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 11 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Norwich School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Charles Darwin Primary School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2019. | |
Charles Darwin Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Norwich University of the Arts | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Norwich University of the Arts ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR1 4EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence | 20 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich, NR1 4ET | Walking directions to Bishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Silver Stores | 102 Silver Street, Norwich, NR3 4TU | Walking directions to Silver Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Wensum Food & Wine | 27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA | Walking directions to Wensum Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Prince of Wales Convenience Store | 64 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LT | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Prince of Wales Road Express | 30 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Road Express |
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 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bliss Wylie
Thorpe Hamlet - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR1 4EJ records about 563 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NR1 4EJ in Thorpe Hamlet is £199,750 (about £286 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NR1 4EJ, including Norwich School, Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding) and Norwich University of the Arts. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NR1 4EJ is Norwich, about 748 m away.
NR1 4EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,585 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 4EJ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (Green Party).