Postcode NR2 2BU is located in an urban city, within the Eaton ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Town Close area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Heigham Park.
Town Close has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,816 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Town Close has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR2 2BU.
Town Close near NR2 2BU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heigham Park | Small | Walking directions to Heigham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eagle Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Park |
| 0.3 mi | 33rd Norwich Scout Group | Small | Walking directions to 33rd Norwich Scout Group |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £353,000 in Eaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £453,750 |
| Flats | 19 | £247,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 30 | £261,250 |
10 year median price trend in Eaton
In the NR2 2BU postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | CO-OP Daily | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2AB | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 35,37,39 Leopold Road, Norwich, NR4 7PJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln Shopper | 105 Portersfield Road, Norwich, NR2 3JX | Walking directions to Lincoln Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 78-80 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7EH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Ackroyd
Eaton - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.