Postcode insights

NR6 7RJ

Meadow Gardens

Sprowston Central

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Detailed insights for NR6 7RJ

Overview

Postcode NR6 7RJ is located in an urban city, within the Sprowston Central ward of Broadland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sprowston Central area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sprowston Central is £54,709 per year. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Catton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sprowston Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sprowston Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sprowston Central is £54,709 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR6 7RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sprowston Central near NR6 7RJ 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 NR6 7RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCatton ParkLargeWalking directions to Catton Park
0.4 miSaint Clements ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Clements Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
3,359.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.68(-6%)
Shoplifting
8.48(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.36(-45%)
Other theft
4.95(-10%)
Public order
4.95(-3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
92.49%
Other White
10
3.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.68%
Indian
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.4%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
50%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.64%
Other social rented
18
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.25%
Social rents from council
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Sprowston Central

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £331K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Sprowston Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £409,250.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sprowston Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£353,000£296
Semi-Detached31£280,000£332
Terraced8£223,000£264
Flats2£140,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sprowston Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sprowston Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,500£210,000£166,500
2017£272,500£104,000£225,750£190,000
2018£290,000£133,000£213,000£171,000
2019£267,000£137,500£227,500£185,250
2020£285,000£128,000£237,500£210,000
2021£300,500£128,500£275,500£207,000
2022£345,000£153,500£278,750£242,000
2023£370,000£146,000£265,000£240,000
2024£340,000£157,000£272,000£225,000
2025£325,000£140,000£280,000£220,000
2026£305,000£273,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sprowston Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sprowston Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£232£248
2017£249£215£256£245
2018£253£276£258£243
2019£257£283£264£263
2020£245£277£271£254
2021£280£260£303£285
2022£339£310£305£291
2023£323£305£294£312
2024£295£290£311£324
2025£301£303£325£264
2026£295£334£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sprowston Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sprowston Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR6 7RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR6 7RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2025310A, Constitution Hill, Norwich, NR6 7RFTerracedFreehold£183,000
01 Aug 202515, Coachmans Court, Norwich, NR7 8SZFlatsLeasehold£150,000
19 Sept 2025127, Constitution Hill, Norwich, NR6 7RNFlatsFreehold£358,000
24 Mar 2025113, Constitution Hill, Norwich, NR6 7RNDetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Mar 20258, Clover Road, Norwich, NR7 8TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the NR6 7RJ postcode area, located within Sprowston Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR6 7RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOld Catton CofE VC Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySprowston Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySprowston Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR6 7RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR6 7RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodChartwell Road, Norwich, NR6 7RBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAldi463 Sprowston Road, Norwich, NR3 4EBWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miOne Stop Constitution Hill146 Constitution Hill, Norwich, NR3 4BBWalking directions to One Stop Constitution Hill

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broadland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,328
Band E£2,845
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,880
Band H£4,656

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 NR6 7RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Richard Tipple

Sprowston Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Natasha June Harpley

Sprowston Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alice Macdonald

Norwich North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBroadlandE07000144
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich NorthE14001408
WardSprowston CentralE05005777
ParishSprowstonE04006250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sprowston CentralE02005531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Broadland 012DE01026556
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR6 7RJ

Is NR6 7RJ (Sprowston Central) safe?

The area around NR6 7RJ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near NR6 7RJ?

The median sale price around NR6 7RJ in Sprowston Central is £280,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR6 7RJ?

There are 15 schools close to NR6 7RJ, including Old Catton CofE VC Junior School (Good), Sprowston Junior School (Good) and Sprowston Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR6 7RJ?

NR6 7RJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR6 7RJ (Sprowston Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich North covering NR6 7RJ is Alice Macdonald (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Adrian Richard Tipple (Labour Party) and Natasha June Harpley (Labour 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.