Postcode NR3 1SW 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 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 9,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from NR3 1SW.
City Centre West near NR3 1SW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | The Oasis | Small | Walking directions to The Oasis |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £495,000 | £359 |
| Detached | 1 | £332,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 37 | £216,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 55 | £155,000 | £262 |
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 | £156,000 | £210,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | — | £149,500 | £495,000 | £205,000 |
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 | £267 | £321 | £296 |
| 2026 | — | £243 | £359 | £314 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1SW.
In the NR3 1SW postcode area, located within City Centre West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR3 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | City Convenience | 119 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1LN | Walking directions to City Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Asian Mart | 43 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1LQ | Walking directions to Asian Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Canary Convenience Store | 38 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JE | Walking directions to Canary 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 1SW, 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 1SW 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 1SW in City Centre West is £176,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to NR3 1SW, including Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery (Good), Jane Austen College (Good) and Norwich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR3 1SW is Norwich, about 1,175 m away.
NR3 1SW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich South covering NR3 1SW is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian Clifford Stutely (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.