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NR3

NORWICH

Norfolk, East Of England, England

NR3 is the postcode district for NORWICH, located in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £227,475
1yr change ▼ 4.6%
Crime 107% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£227,475

▼ 4.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

168.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

107% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

359 Mbps

Property Prices in NR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR3 is £227,475, which is 35% below the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR3 cost 20.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR3 have fallen 4.6% 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 £335,316 44
Semi-detached £245,596 254
Terraced £232,177 797
Flat £169,346 460
All types £227,475 1612

5-Year Price History

£221K £223K £226K £229K £231K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR3

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

With 168.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR3 has a crime rate significantly 107% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
61.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
25.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
35.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR3 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Magdalen Gates Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mile Cross Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Catton Grove Primary School Primary Good mi
Red Balloon - Norwich Other Not inspected mi
Jane Austen College Secondary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,157

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
10.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NR3 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR3 is collected by Broadland. The Band D rate is £2,121/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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NR3 — NORWICH

Area Summary

NR3 (NORWICH) offers affordable property prices (£227,475, 21% below national average), higher-than-average crime (107% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR3 NORWICH

What is the average house price in NR3 NORWICH?
The average house price in NR3 (NORWICH) is £227,475, based on 1612 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.6% over the past year.
Is NR3 NORWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in NR3 is above the national average (168.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (61.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (25.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR3 NORWICH?
The population of NR3 (NORWICH) is approximately 138,157 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 10% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NR3?
The average broadband download speed in NR3 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR3 NORWICH?
There are 11 schools in or near NR3. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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