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NR5

NORWICH

Norfolk, East Of England, England

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NR5 covers NORWICH in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £274,458
1yr change ▼ 6.1%
Crime 28% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£274,458

▼ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% below national avg

Crime Rate

58.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

28% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in NR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR5 is £274,458, which is 22% below the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Property values in NR5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NR5 have fallen 6.1% 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 £338,327 305
Semi-detached £251,682 307
Terraced £225,032 247
Flat £139,558 68
All types £274,458 951

5-Year Price History

£258K £266K £274K £282K £290K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR5

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

With 58.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR5 has a crime rate well 28% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR5 has 13 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
Earlham Nursery School Nursery Good mi
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
West Earlham Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Chapel Break Infant School Primary Outstanding mi
St Michael's VA Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

2

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 NR5 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR5 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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NR5 — NORWICH

Area Summary

NR5 (NORWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£274,458), low crime (28% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR5 NORWICH

What is the average house price in NR5 NORWICH?
The average house price in NR5 (NORWICH) is £274,458, based on 951 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is NR5 NORWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in NR5 is significantly below the national average (58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR5 NORWICH?
The population of NR5 (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 NR5?
The average broadband download speed in NR5 is 369 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 NR5 NORWICH?
There are 13 schools in or near NR5. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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