Living in NR18, South Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR18 in South Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Norfolk: £312,124, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around NR18
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £290,000 and a range from £110,000 to £950,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AMARI HOUSE MIDDLETON STREET, NR18 0GA | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-07-22 |
| 18 QUEEN STREET, NR18 0AY | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-07-03 |
| 37 BACK LANE, NR18 0LA | detached | £615,000 | 2025-12-02 |
| 15 MIDDLETON STREET, NR18 0AB | terraced | £275,000 | 2025-10-31 |
| 29 CHANDLERS HILL, NR18 0BE | terraced | £170,000 | 2025-10-28 |
| 7 FRIARSCROFT LANE, NR18 0AT | detached | £250,000 | 2025-09-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kett Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.6 mi |
| Browick Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Wymondham High Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Silfield Oak Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Spooner Row Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 23.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
43 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR18 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Norfolk's figures.
Common questions about NR18
What is the average house price in NR18?
The average sold price in South Norfolk is £312,124 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR18?
Prices in South Norfolk are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR18?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central NR18 in the last 2 years is £290,000, ranging from £110,000 to £950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR18?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR18, and 0% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR18?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR18 at risk of flooding?
Central NR18 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 NR18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 0% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £290,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 43 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR18 safe?
43 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR18 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? NR18 or NR9, NR18 or NR17, NR18 or NR4.
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