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NR8

NORWICH

Norfolk, East Of England, England

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NR8 covers NORWICH in Norfolk, East Of England.

Avg price £321,371
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£321,371

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

Property Prices in NR8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NR8 is £321,371, which is 9% below the Norfolk average of £352,657.

Properties in NR8 cost 12.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NR8 have risen 3.0% 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 £402,784 547
Semi-detached £267,416 250
Terraced £232,763 245
Flat £157,638 113
All types £321,371 1186

5-Year Price History

£317K £319K £321K £324K £326K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NR8

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

With 8.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NR8 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in NR8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NR8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Taverham VC CE Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Other Not inspected mi
Drayton CofE Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Queen's Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Taverham High School Secondary Good mi

1

Outstanding

2

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 NR8 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NR8 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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NR8 — NORWICH

Area Summary

NR8 (NORWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£321,371), low crime (89% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NR8 NORWICH

What is the average house price in NR8 NORWICH?
The average house price in NR8 (NORWICH) is £321,371, based on 1186 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is NR8 NORWICH a safe area to live?
Crime in NR8 is significantly below the national average (8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NR8 NORWICH?
The population of NR8 (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 NR8?
The average broadband download speed in NR8 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NR8 NORWICH?
There are 9 schools in or near NR8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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