Postcode NR6 5JF 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 very high crime levels, with around 113.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mountfield Park.
Mile Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Mile Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.7% 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.
The average income per household in Mile Cross is £42,611 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from NR6 5JF.
Mile Cross near NR6 5JF 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mountfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Mountfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bowers Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowers Avenue Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £265,000 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £251,250 | £278 |
| Terraced | 50 | £236,900 | £272 |
| Flats | 14 | £126,250 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR6 5JF.
In the NR6 5JF postcode area, located within Mile Cross, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR6 5JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jasiek | 70,78 Lefroy Road, Norwich, NR3 2NU | Walking directions to Jasiek |
| 0.2 mi | Bowers Supermarket | 110 Bowers Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2PS | Walking directions to Bowers Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | African Store | 355B Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RX | Walking directions to African Store |
| 0.2 mi | Boundary Corner Shop | 357C Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RX | Walking directions to Boundary Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB | Walking directions to Spar |
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 NR6 5JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Georgia Elizabeth Brumby
Mile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Alice Macdonald
Norwich North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR6 5JF records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 NR6 5JF in Mile Cross is £215,250 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NR6 5JF, including Mile Cross Primary School (Outstanding), Heather Avenue Infant School and Catton Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR6 5JF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Norwich North covering NR6 5JF 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).
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.