Postcode NR3 1RF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gildencroft Park.
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.
City Centre East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 563.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre East is £45,572 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR3 1RF.
City Centre East near NR3 1RF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gildencroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Gildencroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | Old Library Wood | Small | Walking directions to Old Library Wood |
| 0.2 mi | James Stuart Garden | Small | Walking directions to James Stuart Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £596,250 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £242,000 | £303 |
| Terraced | 53 | £239,000 | £309 |
| Flats | 92 | £152,500 | £262 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1RF.
In the NR3 1RF postcode area, located within City Centre East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR3 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Prince of Wales Road Express | 30 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LG | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Road Express |
| 0.1 mi | Wensum Food & Wine | 27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA | Walking directions to Wensum Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Ali's News & Convenience | 60A London Street, Norwich, NR2 1JX | Walking directions to Ali's News & Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 45-53 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Prince of Wales Convenience Store | 64 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1LT | Walking directions to Prince of Wales Convenience Store |
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 NR3 1RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bliss Wylie
Thorpe Hamlet - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR3 1RF 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.
The median sale price around NR3 1RF in City Centre East is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NR3 1RF, including Norwich School, Norwich University of the Arts and Jane Austen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR3 1RF is Norwich, about 677 m away.
NR3 1RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR3 1RF is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bliss Wylie (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.