Postcode NR2 3JY 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.4 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 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Jenny Lind Park.
Earlham Road & College Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Earlham Road & College Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR2 3JY.
Earlham Road & College Road near NR2 3JY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jenny Lind Park | Small | Walking directions to Jenny Lind Park |
| 0.3 mi | Heigham Park | Small | Walking directions to Heigham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eagle Park | Small | Walking directions to Eagle Park |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £520,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £153,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £306,625 |
| Terraced | 138 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nelson
In the NR2 3JY postcode area, located within Earlham Road & College Road, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 3JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CO-OP Daily | 154 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2AB | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Lincoln Shopper | 105 Portersfield Road, Norwich, NR2 3JX | Walking directions to Lincoln Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 84 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Alco Stores | 28-29 Suffolk Square, Norwich, NR2 2AA | Walking directions to Premier Alco Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Green Grocers | 3-4 Earlham House Shops, Norwich, NR2 3PD | Walking directions to The Green Grocers |
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 3JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Eileen Carlo
Nelson - 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.