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NR7 9US

Holmes Close

Crome

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Detailed insights for NR7 9US

Overview

Postcode NR7 9US is located in an urban city, within the Crome area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Heartsease & Pilling Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heartsease & Pilling Park is £43,796 per year. The median sale price in Crome is £231,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £257,750. The nearest station is Norwich, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tracey Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
52.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Heartsease & Pilling Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,752 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heartsease & Pilling Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.6%

Approximately 52.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Heartsease & Pilling Park is £43,796 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR7 9US.

Flood risk

No risk

Heartsease & Pilling Park near NR7 9US 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR7 9US
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTracey ParkSmallWalking directions to Tracey Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
5,558.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.84(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.13(+22%)
Public order
8.99(+76%)
Shoplifting
7.71(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
83.38%
Other White
28
7.63%
Other Asian
9
2.45%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.18%
Other
5
1.36%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
22.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.24%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
26.92%
Other social rented
40
25.64%
Owns outright
29
18.59%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.9%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Crome

Median price: £231,000
Price per sq ft: £263
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £258K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Crome area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £36,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crome over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£295,000£350
Semi-Detached34£262,500£284
Terraced59£230,000£262
Flats20£132,500£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crome

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£121,250£185,000£166,000
2017£241,250£129,000£200,000£178,500
2018£225,000£130,000£210,000£180,000
2019£219,750£125,000£193,000£180,000
2020£245,000£131,500£190,250£190,000
2021£259,500£131,250£233,500£195,000
2022£263,356£141,000£257,500£235,000
2023£265,000£149,500£255,000£225,125
2024£290,250£148,000£242,500£230,000
2025£260,000£135,000£250,000£225,000
2026£279,000£138,000£255,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crome.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crome.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£177£233£187
2017£313£202£222£205
2018£257£194£224£197
2019£274£166£228£198
2020£252£197£223£219
2021£304£196£251£238
2022£357£225£292£257
2023£352£222£290£252
2024£309£238£287£248
2025£350£210£285£262
2026£317£225£270£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crome.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crome in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR7 9US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR7 9US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202659, Paine Road, Norwich, NR7 9UWTerracedFreehold£160,000
20 Feb 202679, Paine Road, Norwich, NR7 9UWFlatsLeasehold£145,000
30 Jan 202666, Paine Road, Norwich, NR7 9UWTerracedFreehold£205,000
20 Jun 202583, Paine Road, Norwich, NR7 9UWFlatsLeasehold£140,000
19 Jun 202628, Holmes Close, Norwich, NR7 9XNFlatsLeasehold£138,000

Schools

In the NR7 9US postcode area, located within Heartsease & Pilling Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR7 9US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryHeartsease Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt William's Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miSecondaryThe Open AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR7 9US

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR7 9US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op DailyWitard Road, Norwich, NR7 9XDWalking directions to Co-op Daily
0.2 miPremier140 Plumstead Road East, Norwich, NR7 9NGWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miOne Stop3-5 Clancy Road, Norwich, NR7 9AAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco Express197 Plumstead Road, Norwich, NR1 4ABWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldi174,176,178 Plumstead Road, Norwich, NR1 4JZWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Norwich district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,060
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,007

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 NR7 9US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Day

Crome - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alice Macdonald

Norwich North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorwichE07000148
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorwich NorthE14001408
WardCromeE05012903
ParishNorwich, unparished areaE43000115
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heartsease & Pilling ParkE02005587
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Norwich 004AE01026803
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NR7 9US

Is NR7 9US (Heartsease & Pilling Park) safe?

The area around NR7 9US records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NR7 9US?

The median sale price around NR7 9US in Crome is £231,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR7 9US?

There are 8 schools close to NR7 9US, including Heartsease Primary Academy (Good), St William's Primary School (Good) and The Open Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NR7 9US?

NR7 9US scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR7 9US (Heartsease & Pilling Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Norwich North covering NR7 9US is Alice Macdonald (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Day (Reform UK).