Postcode NR4 7EF is located in an urban city, within the University ward of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the University & Avenues area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 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 University & Avenues is £51,906 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eaton Park.
University & Avenues has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
University & Avenues has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Avenues is £51,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR4 7EF.
University & Avenues near NR4 7EF 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eaton Park | Large | Walking directions to Eaton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heigham Park | Small | Walking directions to Heigham Park |
| 0.5 mi | 33rd Norwich Scout Group | Small | Walking directions to 33rd Norwich Scout Group |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) in University area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £435,000 | £416 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £295,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 7 | £250,000 | £289 |
| Flats | 16 | £156,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £138,500 | £229,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £330,000 | £143,750 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £153,750 | £241,000 | £253,500 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £140,000 | £258,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £455,000 | £133,000 | £335,000 | £258,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £156,000 | £277,000 | £217,500 |
| 2022 | £554,000 | £168,750 | £307,500 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £162,000 | £325,875 | £278,250 |
| 2025 | £412,500 | £160,000 | £272,500 | £253,500 |
| 2026 | £477,500 | £150,000 | £295,000 | £234,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273 | £230 | £230 | £222 |
| 2017 | £245 | £232 | £255 | £259 |
| 2018 | £329 | £239 | £251 | £269 |
| 2019 | £327 | £239 | £280 | £274 |
| 2020 | £306 | £213 | £270 | £271 |
| 2021 | £284 | £257 | £282 | £268 |
| 2022 | £396 | £265 | £325 | £315 |
| 2023 | £383 | £292 | £309 | £292 |
| 2024 | £420 | £265 | £336 | £302 |
| 2025 | £421 | £261 | £305 | £310 |
| 2026 | £383 | £249 | £322 | £286 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR4 7EF.
In the NR4 7EF postcode area, located within University & Avenues, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR4 7EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 78-80 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7EH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Daily | 129a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Store | 148,148a Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7AA | Walking directions to Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Colman's Store | 141 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Colman's Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sunrise Asia Market | 143 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7HA | Walking directions to Sunrise Asia Market |
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 NR4 7EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tammy Searle
University - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Lewis
Norwich South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR4 7EF records about 63 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR4 7EF in University & Avenues is £240,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to NR4 7EF, including Colman Junior School, The Clare School (Outstanding) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR4 7EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,466 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 NR4 7EF is Clive Lewis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tammy Searle (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.