Postcode NR2 1AQ is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.
City Centre West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR2 1AQ.
City Centre West near NR2 1AQ 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 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chapelfield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelfield Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Gildencroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Gildencroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | James Stuart Garden | Small | Walking directions to James Stuart Garden |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £495,000 | £359 |
| Detached | 1 | £332,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 37 | £216,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 55 | £155,000 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217,500 | £154,950 | £164,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £312,500 | £171,000 | £292,000 | £193,250 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £160,000 | £169,000 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £150,000 | £382,000 | £278,000 |
| 2020 | £381,250 | £155,000 | £226,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £173,550 | £196,000 | £275,500 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £164,500 | £314,875 | £250,599 |
| 2023 | £575,000 | £185,000 | £230,000 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £278,000 | £170,000 | £267,500 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £332,000 | £156,000 | £210,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | — | £149,500 | £495,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £396 | £246 | £234 | £228 |
| 2017 | £316 | £263 | £210 | £255 |
| 2018 | £307 | £299 | £244 | £258 |
| 2019 | £340 | £299 | £278 | £263 |
| 2020 | — | £263 | £260 | £251 |
| 2021 | £359 | £277 | £291 | £273 |
| 2022 | £384 | £290 | £280 | £296 |
| 2023 | £366 | £302 | £314 | £334 |
| 2024 | £366 | £282 | £286 | £286 |
| 2025 | £350 | £267 | £321 | £296 |
| 2026 | — | £243 | £359 | £314 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 1AQ.
In the NR2 1AQ postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 1AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ali's News & Convenience | 60A London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JX | Walking directions to Ali's News & Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 15-19 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Win Asian Mini Market | 11 Castle Meadow, Norwich, NR1 3DE | Walking directions to Win Asian Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | The Orient Express | Market Place, Norwich, NR2 1NE | Walking directions to The Orient Express |
| 0.2 mi | Wensum Food & Wine | 27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA | Walking directions to Wensum Food & Wine |
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 NR2 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Clifford Stutely
Mancroft - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR2 1AQ records about 228 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.
The median sale price around NR2 1AQ in City Centre West is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NR2 1AQ, including Norwich University of the Arts, Jane Austen College (Good) and Norwich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR2 1AQ is Norwich, about 862 m away.
NR2 1AQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,884 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 NR2 1AQ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (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.