Living in NR5, Norwich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR5 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 NR5
92 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £119,256 to £400,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 FITZHENRY MEWS, NR5 9BH | detached | £277,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 14 THE HEDGEROWS, NR5 9BP | detached | £360,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 20 SAXONCOTE AVENUE, NR5 9FJ | flat-maisonette | £145,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 HUMBLEYARD, NR5 9BA | detached | £350,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 28 NOTYKIN STREET, NR5 9DN | terraced | £230,216 | 2026-03-20 |
| 16 THE HEDGEROWS, NR5 9BP | detached | £320,000 | 2026-03-11 |
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
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 57% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Little Melton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
29 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Red Balloon - Norwich.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NR5, 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: 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.5% |
| Professional occupations | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
203 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR5 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Norwich's figures.
Common questions about NR5
What is the average house price in NR5?
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 NR5?
Prices in Norwich are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR5?
The median of 92 recorded sales around central NR5 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £119,256 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR5?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR5, and 57% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR5?
203 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR5 at risk of flooding?
Central NR5 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 NR5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 57% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 203 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR5 safe?
203 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR5 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? NR5 or NR4, NR5 or NR2, NR5 or NR6.
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