Postcode insights

NR3 1LQ

Magdalen Street

Mancroft

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Detailed insights for NR3 1LQ

Overview

Postcode NR3 1LQ is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the City Centre West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kett's Cave Play Area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

City Centre West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from NR3 1LQ.

Flood risk

Low

City Centre West near NR3 1LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NR3 1LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Norwich

N/A

Walking directions to Norwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR3 1LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKett's Cave Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Kett's Cave Play Area
0.2 miGildencroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Gildencroft Park
0.5 miJames Stuart GardenSmallWalking directions to James Stuart Garden

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
6,705.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.21(+214%)
Shoplifting
87.62(+1181%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.56(+389%)
Public order
29.67(+479%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.86(+229%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
75.43%
Other White
29
10.03%
Other Asian
8
2.77%
Bangladeshi
7
2.42%
Irish
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
54.15%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.05%
No qualifications
27
9.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
50%
Owns outright
41
23.03%
Owns with a mortgage
24
13.48%
Other social rented
13
7.3%
Social rents from council
8
4.49%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Mancroft

Median price£176,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £235K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mancroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£495,000£359
Detached1£332,000£350
Terraced37£216,000£310
Flats55£155,000£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mancroft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£154,950£164,000£245,000
2017£312,500£171,000£292,000£193,250
2018£285,000£160,000£169,000£211,000
2019£270,000£150,000£382,000£278,000
2020£381,250£155,000£226,500£180,000
2021£340,000£173,550£196,000£275,500
2022£275,000£164,500£314,875£250,599
2023£575,000£185,000£230,000£287,500
2024£278,000£170,000£267,500£230,000
2025£332,000£156,000£210,000£215,000
2026£149,500£495,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£396£246£234£228
2017£316£263£210£255
2018£307£299£244£258
2019£340£299£278£263
2020£263£260£251
2021£359£277£291£273
2022£384£290£280£296
2023£366£302£314£334
2024£366£282£286£286
2025£350£267£321£296
2026£243£359£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mancroft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mancroft in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202514, St Saviours Lane, Norwich, NR3 1SPTerracedFreehold£330,000
23 Mar 202632, Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HUFlatsLeasehold£170,000
24 Apr 202620, Blackfriars Street, Norwich, NR3 1SFTerracedFreehold£375,000
31 Mar 20261, Balderston Court, Calvert Street, Norwich, NR3 1BJFlatsLeasehold£140,000
24 Mar 202665, Peacock Street, Norwich, NR3 1TBTerracedFreehold£176,000

Schools

In the NR3 1LQ postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR3 1LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryJane Austen CollegeFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMagdalen Gates Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNorwich University of the ArtsHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR3 1LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsian Mart43 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1LQWalking directions to Asian Mart
0 miCanary Convenience Store38 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JEWalking directions to Canary Convenience Store
0 miAsian Bazaar24A Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HUWalking directions to Asian Bazaar
0.1 miFresh Desh20-20a Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HUWalking directions to Fresh Desh
0.1 miHannant's Convenience Stores61-63 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AAWalking directions to Hannant's Convenience Stores

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 1LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian Clifford Stutely

Mancroft - 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
WardMancroftE05012906
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre WestE02007053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 017AE01026823
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR3 1LQ

Is NR3 1LQ (City Centre West) safe?

The area around NR3 1LQ records about 228 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 1LQ?

The median sale price around NR3 1LQ in City Centre West is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR3 1LQ?

There are 18 schools close to NR3 1LQ, including Jane Austen College (Good), Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Norwich University of the Arts. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NR3 1LQ?

The closest station to NR3 1LQ is Norwich, about 1,089 m away.

How deprived is the area around NR3 1LQ?

NR3 1LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR3 1LQ is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (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.