Postcode NR3 1UB is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe Hamlet ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South is £46,288 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ketts Heights.
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South is £46,288 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from NR3 1UB.
Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South near NR3 1UB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Norwich | N/A | Walking directions to Norwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ketts Heights | Medium | Walking directions to Ketts Heights |
| 0.3 mi | Kett's Cave Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Kett's Cave Play Area |
| 0.4 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 1UB.
In the NR3 1UB postcode area, located within Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR3 1UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Silver Stores | 102 Silver Street, Norwich, NR3 4TU | Walking directions to Silver Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence | 20 Bishop Bridge Road, Norwich, NR1 4ET | Walking directions to Bishop's Bridge Convenience Store & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Silver Road Post Office | 78 Silver Road, Norwich, NR3 4TE | Walking directions to Silver Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Wensum Food & Wine | 27 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1LA | Walking directions to Wensum Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Hannant's Convenience Stores | 61-63 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AA | Walking directions to Hannant's Convenience Stores |
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 1UB, 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 1UB records about 140 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NR3 1UB in Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South is £205,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NR3 1UB, including Norwich School, Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Mousehold Infant & Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NR3 1UB is Norwich, about 883 m away.
NR3 1UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,186 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 1UB 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.