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NR1 4EQ

Ferry Lane

Thorpe Hamlet

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Detailed insights for NR1 4EQ

Overview

Postcode NR1 4EQ is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Hamlet ward 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 nearest station is Norwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ketts Heights.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
563
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 563.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR1 4EQ.

Flood risk

Low

City Centre East near NR1 4EQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 4EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR1 4EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKetts HeightsMediumWalking directions to Ketts Heights
0.5 miKett's Cave Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Kett's Cave Play Area
0.4 miOld Library WoodSmallWalking directions to Old Library Wood

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,415.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
321.89(+920%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.52(+803%)
Public order
60.32(+1078%)
Criminal damage and arson
47.84(+653%)
Other theft
40.04(+632%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
81.69%
Other White
32
11.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.06%
Irish
3
1.06%
Indian
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
60.24%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.42%
No qualifications
12
4.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.54%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
49.19%
Other forms of private rent
19
15.32%
Owns outright
18
14.52%
Other social rented
16
12.9%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.65%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Thorpe Hamlet

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £243K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£596,250£374
Semi-Detached10£242,000£303
Terraced53£239,000£309
Flats92£152,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thorpe Hamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£259,000£240,000
2026£158,000£235,000£253,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£374£265£307£304
2026£269£254£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hamlet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 4EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR1 4EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 202636, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AATerracedFreehold£697,375
18 Jul 202530, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AATerracedFreehold£600,000
31 Mar 202544, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AATerracedFreehold£638,000
26 Mar 202613 - 15, Cathedral Street, Norwich, NR1 1LUOtherFreehold£350,000
31 Mar 202525, Cathedral Street, Norwich, NR1 1LUTerracedFreehold£237,500

Schools

In the NR1 4EQ postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR1 4EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorwich SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCharles Darwin Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNorwich University of the ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR1 4EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR1 4EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPrince of Wales Convenience Store64 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LTWalking directions to Prince of Wales Convenience Store
0.2 miPrince of Wales Road Express30 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LGWalking directions to Prince of Wales Road Express
0.2 miBishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence20 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich, NR1 4ETWalking directions to Bishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence
0.3 miTesco Express45-53 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPrince Store83 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DGWalking directions to Prince Store

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 4EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bliss Wylie

Thorpe Hamlet - 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
WardThorpe HamletE05012910
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre EastE02006907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 014AE01033438
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR1 4EQ

Is NR1 4EQ (City Centre East) safe?

The area around NR1 4EQ 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NR1 4EQ?

The median sale price around NR1 4EQ in City Centre East is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR1 4EQ?

There are 15 schools close to NR1 4EQ, including Norwich School, Charles Darwin Primary School (Outstanding) and Norwich University of the Arts. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR1 4EQ?

The closest station to NR1 4EQ is Norwich, about 627 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR1 4EQ?

NR1 4EQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR1 4EQ (City Centre East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR1 4EQ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (Green Party).

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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.