Postcode NR3 1ST is located in an urban city, within the Mancroft area 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 median sale price in Mancroft is £182,500 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £261,000. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kett's Cave Play Area.
City Centre West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,369 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre West is £43,177 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from NR3 1ST.
City Centre West near NR3 1ST 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kett's Cave Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Kett's Cave Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Gildencroft Park | Small | Walking directions to Gildencroft Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Oasis | Small | Walking directions to The Oasis |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £277 per square foot) in Mancroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £575,000 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £498,500 | £359 |
| Terraced | 43 | £235,000 | £313 |
| Flats | 59 | £150,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £158,000 | £220,000 | £215,500 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £150,000 | £495,000 | £237,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £268 | £321 | £293 |
| 2026 | £366 | £263 | £359 | £316 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | 21, Bull Close, Norwich, NR3 1SX | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 17, Willis Street, Norwich, NR3 1SW | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 5, Willis Street, Norwich, NR3 1SW | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 22, Charlton Road, Norwich, NR3 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 88, Bull Close Road, Norwich, NR3 1NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the NR3 1ST postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 10 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Magdalen Gates Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
Magdalen Gates Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jun 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Jane Austen College | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
Jane Austen College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 May 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | George White Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2019. | |
George White Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Sept 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR3 1ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Convenience | 119 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1LN | Walking directions to City Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Store | 91 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AA | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Hannant's Convenience Stores | 61-63 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AA | Walking directions to Hannant's Convenience Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Silver Stores | 102 Silver Street, Norwich, NR3 4TU | Walking directions to Silver Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Asian Mart | 43 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1LQ | Walking directions to Asian Mart |
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 NR3 1ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Clifford Stutely
Mancroft - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR3 1ST 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.
The median sale price around NR3 1ST in Mancroft is £182,500 (about £277 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NR3 1ST, including Magdalen Gates Primary School (Good), Jane Austen College (Outstanding) and George White Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NR3 1ST is Norwich, about 1,214 m away.
NR3 1ST scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,369 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 1ST is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (Green Party).