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NR16

NORWICH

Norfolk, East Of England, England

NR16 encompasses NORWICH and its surrounding areas in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £404,852
1yr change ▲ 6.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£404,852

▲ 6.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

253 Mbps

Property Prices in NR16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR16 is £404,852, which is 15% above the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR16 cost 41.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR16 have risen 6.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £448,426 332
Semi-detached £300,370 142
Terraced £271,721 49
Flat £184,770 0
All types £404,852 580

5-Year Price History

£386K £395K £403K £411K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR16 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR16 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
East Harling Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Wreningham VC Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi
Aurora Eccles School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

146,620

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NR16 are 253.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

59%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR16 is collected by Breckland. The Band D rate is £2,114/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NR16 — NORWICH

Area Summary

NR16 (NORWICH) offers above-average property prices (£404,852, 41% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (253 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR16 NORWICH

What is the average house price in NR16 NORWICH?
The average house price in NR16 (NORWICH) is £404,852, based on 580 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.4% over the past year.
Is NR16 NORWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in NR16 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR16 NORWICH?
The population of NR16 (NORWICH) is approximately 146,620 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NR16?
The average broadband download speed in NR16 is 253 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 59%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR16 NORWICH?
There are 11 schools in or near NR16. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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