Postcode NR2 3AU is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Earlham Road & College Road area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlham Road & College Road is £63,434 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is West End Street Park.
Earlham Road & College Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Earlham Road & College Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlham Road & College Road is £63,434 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from NR2 3AU.
Earlham Road & College Road near NR2 3AU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West End Street Park | Small | Walking directions to West End Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Plantation Garden | Small | Walking directions to Plantation Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Wensum View Park | Small | Walking directions to Wensum View Park |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,180,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £452,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £304,125 |
| Terraced | 136 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nelson
In the NR2 3AU postcode area, located within Earlham Road & College Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 3AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermark | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4HT | Walking directions to International Supermark |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Foodstore | 58-62 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4BT | Walking directions to Co-op Foodstore |
| 0.1 mi | Spice Land | 65 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4HU | Walking directions to Spice Land |
| 0.1 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: 16/01/2026.