Postcode insights

NR3 1HP

Samson & Hercules Court

Thorpe Hamlet

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Detailed insights for NR3 1HP

Overview

Postcode NR3 1HP is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Hamlet ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 563.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gildencroft Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
563
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 563.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR3 1HP.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre East near NR3 1HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR3 1HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR3 1HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGildencroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Gildencroft Park
0.3 miJames Stuart GardenSmallWalking directions to James Stuart Garden
0.1 miThe OasisSmallWalking directions to The Oasis

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
5,183.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
321.89(+920%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.52(+803%)
Public order
60.32(+1078%)
Criminal damage and arson
47.84(+653%)
Other theft
40.04(+632%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
57.89%
Other White
46
14.24%
Indian
18
5.57%
Other
15
4.64%
Other Asian
13
4.02%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
59.67%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7%
No qualifications
17
5.67%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
136
58.62%
Owns with a mortgage
37
15.95%
Owns outright
34
14.66%
Other forms of private rent
15
6.47%
Social rents from council
6
2.59%
Total households: 232

Property prices in Thorpe Hamlet

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £243K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Thorpe Hamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£596,250£374
Semi-Detached10£242,000£303
Terraced53£239,000£309
Flats92£152,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thorpe Hamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£134,998£271,250£203,500
2017£430,000£165,750£225,000£185,000
2018£395,000£151,000£304,975£208,000
2019£437,500£160,000£185,000£203,500
2020£457,500£162,500£287,500£220,000
2021£523,750£185,000£290,000£226,250
2022£507,500£180,000£377,750£246,125
2023£375,000£171,000£255,000£240,000
2024£491,250£177,750£270,000£255,000
2025£480,000£157,500£259,000£240,000
2026£158,000£235,000£253,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£267£259£231
2017£275£279£252£226
2018£303£272£253£242
2019£338£270£244£246
2020£277£286£286£255
2021£316£286£306£270
2022£297£307£314£304
2023£361£306£283£290
2024£369£285£334£302
2025£374£265£307£304
2026£269£254£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe Hamlet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe Hamlet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 20264, Samson & Hercules Court, Norwich, NR3 1HPFlatsLeasehold£182,000
10 Mar 202510, Norris Court, Norwich, NR3 1JPFlatsLeasehold£78,000
30 Apr 20259, Mandells Court, Norwich, NR3 1AYTerracedLeasehold£73,500
12 Feb 20269, St Michael At Pleas, Norwich, NR3 1EPFlatsLeasehold£120,000
21 Aug 202512, St Michael At Pleas, Norwich, NR3 1EPFlatsLeasehold£156,500

Schools

In the NR3 1HP postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR3 1HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNorwich University of the ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableNorwich SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryJane Austen CollegeFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR3 1HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR3 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWensum Food & Wine27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LAWalking directions to Wensum Food & Wine
0.1 miAli's News & Convenience60A London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JXWalking directions to Ali's News & Convenience
0.2 miPrince of Wales Road Express30 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LGWalking directions to Prince of Wales Road Express
0.2 miFresh Desh20-20a Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HUWalking directions to Fresh Desh
0.2 miAsian Bazaar24A Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HUWalking directions to Asian Bazaar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,594
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,923
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,986
Band H£4,783

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR3 1HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bliss Wylie

Thorpe Hamlet - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Clive Lewis

Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich SouthE14001409
WardThorpe HamletE05012910
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre EastE02006907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 014AE01033438
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR3 1HP

Is NR3 1HP (City Centre East) safe?

The area around NR3 1HP records about 563 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near NR3 1HP?

The median sale price around NR3 1HP in City Centre East is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR3 1HP?

There are 17 schools close to NR3 1HP, including Norwich University of the Arts, Norwich School and Jane Austen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR3 1HP?

The closest station to NR3 1HP is Norwich, about 782 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR3 1HP?

NR3 1HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR3 1HP (City Centre East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR3 1HP is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.