Postcode NR2 1DG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 513.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.3× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.
City Centre West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 513.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from NR2 1DG.
City Centre West near NR2 1DG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chapelfield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelfield Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Jenny Lind Park | Small | Walking directions to Jenny Lind Park |
| 0.3 mi | Plantation Garden | Small | Walking directions to Plantation 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 1DG.
In the NR2 1DG 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 1DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Little shop of Vegans | 49 Saint Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG | Walking directions to Little shop of Vegans |
| 0.1 mi | Reds | 35 Saint Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PF | Walking directions to Reds |
| 0.2 mi | Eagle Mini Mart | 4 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4AY | Walking directions to Eagle Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 9 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4HX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | First Edition News | 2 Vauxhall Street, Norwich, NR2 2SB | Walking directions to First Edition News |
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 1DG, 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 1DG records about 513 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 1DG 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 1DG, including Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School (Outstanding), Jane Austen College (Good) and Norwich University of the Arts. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR2 1DG is Norwich, about 1,347 m away.
NR2 1DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,968 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 1DG 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.