Living in NR1, Norwich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR1 in Norwich. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Norwich: £230,706, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
Schools nearby
59 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lionwood Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Lakenham Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
37 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Include School Norfolk, Norwich High School for Girls GDST, Norwich School, Norwich Steiner School, Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited, Red Balloon - Norwich and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near NR1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Norwich University of the Arts.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 26.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.2% |
| Skilled trades | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
717 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Norwich's figures.
Common questions about NR1
What is the average house price in NR1?
The average sold price in Norwich is £230,706 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR1?
Prices in Norwich are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in NR1?
59 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR1, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR1?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR1 at risk of flooding?
Central NR1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NR1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 717 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR1 safe?
717 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NR1 or NR99, NR1 or NR2, NR1 or NR3.
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