Postcode NR2 4EY is located in an urban city, within the Wensum ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Earlham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlham is £47,163 per year. The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sycamore Crescent Wood.
Earlham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Earlham has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlham is £47,163 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from NR2 4EY.
Earlham near NR2 4EY 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Crescent Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Crescent Wood |
| 0.4 mi | The Woodlands Park | Small | Walking directions to The Woodlands Park |
| 0 mi | West End Street Park | Small | Walking directions to West End Street Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £255,100 |
| Terraced | 63 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wensum
In the NR2 4EY postcode area, located within Earlham, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR2 4EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hotblack Store | 71 Hotblack Road, Norwich, NR2 4HQ | Walking directions to Hotblack Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | International Supermark | 97 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 4HT | Walking directions to International Supermark |
| 0.4 mi | The Newsagent And Off Licence | 2 Alexandra Road, Norwich, NR2 3ED | Walking directions to The Newsagent And Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Heigham News | 268,268A Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4LZ | Walking directions to Heigham News |
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 4EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Price
Wensum - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Butterworth
Wensum - 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.