NR1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The NR1 district covers City Centre East, Lakenham & Tuckswood, Norwich. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 11 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£240k
England £300k
Recorded crime
213
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.7 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£35,848
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
84%
of homes
Council tax
£2,009
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
9 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in NR1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£377k
Semi-detached
£251k
Terraced
£252k
Flat
£165k
Primary schools in NR1
- Charles Darwin Primary School · NR1 1DJ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 10% in England
- Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery · NR1 2LR · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
- Lakenham Primary School · NR1 2HL · Good (2024) · Bottom 3% in England
- Lionwood Infant and Nursery School · NR1 4AN · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Lionwood Junior School · NR1 4HT · Good (2023) · Bottom 14% in England
- The Free School Norwich · NR1 3NX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 19% in England
Secondary schools in NR1
- Hewett Academy · NR1 2PL · Good (2023) · Top 50% in England
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich · NR1 3PB · Good (2024) · Top 10% in England
Fee-paying schools in NR1
- Norwich School · NR1 4DD · Inspected by ISI
- Norwich Steiner School · NR1 2HW · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in NR1
- Hewett Under 5s LTD · NR1 2PL
- Kid Ease at County Hall · NR1 2DG · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Squirrels Play Forest · NR1 3DD · Good (Ofsted)
- Spring Thorpe Hamlet · NR1 4HT · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in NR1
- Norwich Practices Health Centre · NR1 1RB
- Lakenham Surgery · NR1 3JJ
- The Lionwood Medical Practice · NR1 4NU
Neighbourhoods in NR1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of NR1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre East | 26% | £198k | Very high | 8 min |
| Lakenham & Tuckswood | 21% | £243k | High | 7 min |
| Sprowston East | 14% | £309k | Very low | 14 min |
| Town Close | 11% | £272k | High | 9 min |
| City Centre West | 10% | £199k | Very high | 8 min |
| Thorpe Hamlet & Mousehold South | 10% | £209k | High | 7 min |
| Heartsease & Pilling Park | 8% | £240k | High | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the NR1 postcode?
NR1 covers 11 neighbourhoods in City Centre East, Lakenham & Tuckswood, Norwich, with 882 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in NR1?
The typical home price across NR1's neighbourhoods is £240k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in NR1?
6 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a NR1 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.