Postcode NR2 3QS is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the University & Avenues area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Heigham Park.
University & Avenues has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
University & Avenues has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from NR2 3QS.
University & Avenues near NR2 3QS 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heigham Park | Small | Walking directions to Heigham Park |
| 0.3 mi | 33rd Norwich Scout Group | Small | Walking directions to 33rd Norwich Scout Group |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £435,000 | £416 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £295,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 7 | £250,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 16 | £156,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £138,500 | £229,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £330,000 | £143,750 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £153,750 | £241,000 | £253,500 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £140,000 | £258,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £455,000 | £133,000 | £335,000 | £258,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £156,000 | £277,000 | £217,500 |
| 2022 | £554,000 | £168,750 | £307,500 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £162,000 | £325,875 | £278,250 |
| 2025 | £412,500 | £160,000 | £272,500 | £253,500 |
| 2026 | £477,500 | £150,000 | £295,000 | £234,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273 | £230 | £230 | £222 |
| 2017 | £245 | £232 | £255 | £259 |
| 2018 | £329 | £239 | £251 | £269 |
| 2019 | £327 | £239 | £280 | £274 |
| 2020 | £306 | £213 | £270 | £271 |
| 2021 | £284 | £257 | £282 | £268 |
| 2022 | £396 | £265 | £325 | £315 |
| 2023 | £383 | £292 | £309 | £292 |
| 2024 | £420 | £265 | £336 | £302 |
| 2025 | £421 | £261 | £305 | £310 |
| 2026 | £383 | £249 | £322 | £286 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 3QS.
In the NR2 3QS postcode area, located within University & Avenues, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 3QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Colman's Store | 141 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Colman's Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sunrise Asia Market | 143 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Sunrise Asia Market |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Daily | 129a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Store | 148,148a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7AA | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.3 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 3QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tammy Searle
University - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR2 3QS records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around NR2 3QS in University & Avenues is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to NR2 3QS, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Good), Colman Junior School and The Clare School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR2 3QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,916 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR2 3QS is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tammy Searle (Green Party).
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.