Postcode insights

NR3 2LJ

Soleme Road

Mile Cross

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Detailed insights for NR3 2LJ

Overview

Postcode NR3 2LJ is located in an urban city, within the Mile Cross ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Mile Cross area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile Cross is £42,611 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sloughbottom Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Mile Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mile Cross has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.3%

Approximately 69.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Mile Cross is £42,611 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from NR3 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mile Cross near NR3 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR3 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSloughbottom ParkLargeWalking directions to Sloughbottom Park
0.4 miPointer's FieldMediumWalking directions to Pointer's Field
0.4 miEagle Baths ParkSmallWalking directions to Eagle Baths Park

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
7,276.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.25(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.29(-2%)
Other theft
6.9(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-1%)
Public order
4.39(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
82.62%
Other White
37
9.89%
Other
5
1.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.07%
Irish
4
1.07%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
33.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.06%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
89
59.33%
Owns with a mortgage
21
14%
Owns outright
19
12.67%
Other social rented
15
10%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Mile Cross

Median price£215,250
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £251K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 (about £270 per square foot) in Mile Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,480 up to £376,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mile Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£265,000£254
Semi-Detached10£251,250£278
Terraced50£236,900£272
Flats14£126,250£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mile Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,500£108,750£169,500£160,000
2017£220,000£112,250£181,000£170,000
2018£245,000£109,250£202,500£177,000
2019£206,000£123,000£190,000£185,450
2020£103,000£195,000£186,000
2021£255,000£130,000£200,000£205,000
2022£245,500£133,000£230,000£225,500
2023£133,000£221,250£220,750
2024£263,500£130,000£225,000£226,000
2025£235,000£130,000£235,000£228,500
2026£120,000£218,500£242,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£199£196£196
2017£187£196£223£197
2018£209£179£214£202
2019£206£213£210£215
2020£205£210£219
2021£207£232£230
2022£291£220£255£269
2023£221£245£265
2024£304£242£262£263
2025£280£217£270£270
2026£189£210£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mile Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR3 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202548, Margaret Paston Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2LTTerracedFreehold£156,000
07 May 20256, Margaret Paston Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
26 Mar 20259, Margaret Paston Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
27 Mar 2025231, Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,500
14 Oct 202555, Margaret Paston Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2LSFlatsLeasehold£65,000

Schools

In the NR3 2LJ postcode area, located within Mile Cross, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR3 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableRed Balloon - NorwichOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryMile Cross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryCatton Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR3 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR3 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Express Drayton Stores183 Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2PGWalking directions to Premier Express Drayton Stores
0.1 miMarideea Convenience Store181 Drayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2AAWalking directions to Marideea Convenience Store
0.2 miCorner ExpressDrayton Road, Norwich, NR3 2AAWalking directions to Corner Express
0.3 miTesco Express277 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2REWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVenus Supermarket227 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2REWalking directions to Venus Supermarket

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 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgia Elizabeth Brumby

Mile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alice Macdonald

Norwich North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich NorthE14001408
WardMile CrossE05012907
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mile CrossE02005585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 002GE01026834
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR3 2LJ

Is NR3 2LJ (Mile Cross) safe?

The area around NR3 2LJ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near NR3 2LJ?

The median sale price around NR3 2LJ in Mile Cross is £215,250 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR3 2LJ?

There are 10 schools close to NR3 2LJ, including Red Balloon - Norwich, Mile Cross Primary School (Outstanding) and Catton Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR3 2LJ?

NR3 2LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR3 2LJ (Mile Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich North covering NR3 2LJ is Alice Macdonald (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Georgia Elizabeth Brumby (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.