Living in NR2, Norwich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR2 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.
What actually sold around NR2
137 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £40,000 to £1,400,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AMPTHILL STREET, NR2 2RG | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 13 ALEXANDRA ROAD, NR2 3EB | detached | £558,520 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 VALENTINE STREET, NR2 4BA | terraced | £415,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 2 GLADSTONE STREET, NR2 3BH | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 30 GROSVENOR ROAD, NR2 2PZ | terraced | £790,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 30 TRORY STREET, NR2 2RH | flat-maisonette | £138,100 | 2026-04-30 |
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
66 schools within 3 miles , of which 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Hewett Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Lakenham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
41 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 NR2, 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
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Norwich University of the Arts, University of East Anglia.
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 | 38.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 7.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
661 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR2 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 Norwich's figures.
Common questions about NR2
What is the average house price in NR2?
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 NR2?
Prices in Norwich are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR2?
The median of 137 recorded sales around central NR2 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £40,000 to £1,400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR2?
66 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR2, and 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR2?
661 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR2 at risk of flooding?
Central NR2 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 NR2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 76% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 661 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR2 safe?
661 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR2 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? NR2 or NR3, NR2 or NR1, NR2 or NR99.
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