Postcode NR2 2RQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Town Close is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Chapelfield Gardens.
Town Close has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Town Close has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.9% 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 of residents in Town Close is £44,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR2 2RQ.
Town Close near NR2 2RQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chapelfield Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Chapelfield Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Jenny Lind Park | Small | Walking directions to Jenny Lind Park |
| 0.2 mi | Plantation Garden | Small | Walking directions to Plantation Garden |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Town Close area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £580,000 |
| Flats | 51 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £445,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £284,000 |
10 year median price trend in Town Close
In the NR2 2RQ postcode area, located within Town Close, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 2RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Alco Stores | 28-29 Suffolk Square, Norwich, NR2 2AA | Walking directions to Premier Alco Stores |
| 0.2 mi | First Edition News | 2 Vauxhall Street, Norwich, NR2 2SB | Walking directions to First Edition News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick General Store | 37 Brunswick Road, Norwich, NR2 2HA | Walking directions to Brunswick General Store |
| 0.3 mi | At Your Convenience | 55 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3AD | Walking directions to At Your Convenience |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.