Postcode insights

NR2 2LR

Ipswich Road

Town Close

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Detailed insights for NR2 2LR

Overview

Postcode NR2 2LR is located in an urban city, within the Town Close ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Town Close area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jenny Lind Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Town Close has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Town Close is £51,084 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NR2 2LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Town Close near NR2 2LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR2 2LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJenny Lind ParkSmallWalking directions to Jenny Lind Park
0.2 miEagle ParkSmallWalking directions to Eagle Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
1,418.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
30.42(+345%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.59(-57%)
Public order
12.3(+140%)
Burglary
6.47(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
83.51%
Other White
14
5.02%
Indian
13
4.66%
Other
5
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
66.27%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.33%
No qualifications
13
5.16%
Other
9
3.57%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
49.63%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.78%
Other social rented
3
2.22%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Town Close

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £395K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,327,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town Close over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£620,000£379
Semi-Detached15£510,000£390
Terraced77£310,000£338
Flats62£154,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town Close

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Close.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£510,000£157,000£334,500£235,650
2017£397,500£153,000£302,000£241,500
2018£575,000£160,000£315,000£248,000
2019£367,500£160,500£394,725£250,000
2020£485,000£145,000£356,000£267,500
2021£562,500£148,750£392,500£275,000
2022£710,000£170,000£430,000£280,000
2023£830,000£165,000£410,000£290,000
2024£545,000£160,000£353,500£281,250
2025£611,000£155,000£456,250£300,000
2026£497,130£139,050£461,000£288,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Close.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Close.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£278£286£277
2017£262£263£266£280
2018£351£252£293£286
2019£324£263£327£286
2020£284£261£329£306
2021£400£265£352£315
2022£402£314£376£331
2023£390£271£358£326
2024£392£266£341£320
2025£390£266£405£337
2026£263£298£353£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Close.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town Close in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 2LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 2LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 20254, Allens Lane, Norwich, NR2 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
30 May 20258, Eagle Walk, Norwich, NR2 2JAFlatsLeasehold£123,000
09 Jul 20256, Paxton Place, Norwich, NR2 2JEDetachedFreehold£565,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 8, 91, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HPFlatsLeasehold£255,000
20 Aug 202585, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HPDetachedFreehold£1,650,000

Schools

In the NR2 2LR postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR2 2LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableTown Close Co-Educational Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 mi16 plusNorwich City College of Further and Higher EducationFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHarford Manor School, NorwichFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 2LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR2 2LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBrunswick General Store37 Brunswick Road, Norwich, NR2 2HAWalking directions to Brunswick General Store
0.4 miTesco Express79 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 mi7 Days29 St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3SPWalking directions to 7 Days
0.4 miCO-OP Daily154 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2ABWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.5 miPremier Alco Stores28-29 Suffolk Square, Norwich, NR2 2AAWalking directions to Premier Alco Stores

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 NR2 2LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cate Oliver

Town Close - 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
WardTown CloseE05012911
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town CloseE02005594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 011FE01026857
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR2 2LR

Is NR2 2LR (Town Close) safe?

The area around NR2 2LR records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 NR2 2LR?

The median sale price around NR2 2LR in Town Close is £255,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR2 2LR?

There are 20 schools close to NR2 2LR, including Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School, Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education (Good) and Harford Manor School, Norwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR2 2LR?

NR2 2LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,816 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR2 2LR (Town Close) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR2 2LR is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate Oliver (Green Party).

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.