Postcode NR2 3QY is located in an urban city, within the University area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the University & Avenues area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 median sale price in University is £240,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £343,125. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Heigham Park.
University & Avenues has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,739 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
University & Avenues has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from NR2 3QY.
University & Avenues near NR2 3QY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heigham Park | Small | Walking directions to Heigham Park |
| 0.5 mi | 33rd Norwich Scout Group | Small | Walking directions to 33rd Norwich Scout Group |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,250 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £440,000 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £286,700 | £321 |
| Terraced | 9 | £255,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 17 | £155,000 | £257 |
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 | £271,750 | £253,500 |
| 2026 | £495,000 | £150,000 | £286,700 | £270,000 |
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 | £308 | £310 |
| 2026 | £364 | £209 | £321 | £289 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR2 3QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 36, Lubbock Close, Norwich, NR2 3QY | Terraced | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 24, Lubbock Close, Norwich, NR2 3QY | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 15, Lubbock Close, Norwich, NR2 3QY | Terraced | Freehold | £257,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 213, Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 11, Hadley Drive, Norwich, NR2 3RT | Detached | Freehold | £394,000 |
In the NR2 3QY postcode area, located within University & Avenues, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Recreation Road Infant School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Recreation Road Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Parkside School, Norwich | Foundation special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2012. | |
The Parkside School, Norwich ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2012
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR2 3QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise Asia Market | 143 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Sunrise Asia Market |
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 141 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | 148,148a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7AA | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.3 mi | CO-OP Daily | 129a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Max Mini Market | 12-13 Earlham House Shops, Norwich, NR2 3PD | Walking directions to Euro Max Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR2 3QY, 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 3QY records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR2 3QY in University is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NR2 3QY, including Recreation Road Infant School (Good), St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Parkside School, Norwich (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NR2 3QY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,739 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 3QY is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tammy Searle (Green Party).