Area guide · Norwich
Living in Norwich
A snapshot of life in Norwich, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Norwich is a city in Norwich, East of England with a population of 200,492. The average house price is £315,961 and the overall crime rate is 109.2 per 1,000 residents.
Where Norwich ranks
Population
200,492
Avg House Price
£315,961
Crime Rate
109.2/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
460 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,867.5
Median Age
44.1
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Norwich's detached homes (£423,980) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£167,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Norwich prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£256,669 → £315,961).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £423,980 | £380,000 | 1506 |
| Semi-Detached | £283,802 | £265,000 | 1253 |
| Terraced | £258,722 | £240,000 | 1311 |
| Flat | £167,071 | £152,500 | 703 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Norwich is 109.2 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Norwich: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 65 |
| Primary | 53 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 87.8% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School | Primary | No rating available |
| Avenue Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Bluebell Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cecil Gowing Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| City Academy Norwich | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | Primary | No rating available |
| Colman Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Colman Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Dussindale Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | Primary | Good |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Firside Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Garrick Green Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| George White Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Heartsease Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Hewett Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe | Primary | Good |
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Lakenham Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Lionwood Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Lodge Lane Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | No rating available |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich | Secondary | Good |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Recreation Road Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Sewell Park Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding |
| Sprowston Community Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Sprowston Infant School | Primary | Good |
| Sprowston Junior School | Primary | Good |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Michael's VA Junior School | Primary | Good |
| St William's Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| The Free School Norwich | Primary | Good |
| The Open Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | Secondary | No rating available |
| Tuckswood Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| University Technical College Norfolk | Secondary | No rating available |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | No rating available |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| White House Farm | Primary | Good |
| White Woman Lane Junior School | Primary | Outstanding |
Broadband & Connectivity
Norwich averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Norwich homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.3% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70.5 |
| % Rated C or Above | 62.3% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,190 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.8% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Norwich?
The average house price in Norwich is £315,961 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Norwich?
The most affordable entry point in Norwich is a flat, with an average price of £167,071.
Is Norwich a safe place to live?
Norwich has a recorded crime rate of 109.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Norwich?
Norwich has 65 schools in total, with 87.8% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Norwich?
Average broadband download speeds in Norwich are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.6% of premises.
How big is Norwich?
Norwich is a settlement in Norwich with a population of approximately 200,492.
Most compared with
How does Norwich stack up against its neighbours?
Attleborough
vsNorwich
- House price
- £331,451 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 66 · 109.2
- Distance
- 14.7 mi
Aylsham
vsNorwich
- House price
- £315,825 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 35.5 · 109.2
- Distance
- 10.8 mi
Brundall
vsNorwich
- House price
- £370,524 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 35.6 · 109.2
- Distance
- 5.9 mi
Bungay
vsNorwich
- House price
- £316,318 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 61.1 · 109.2
- Distance
- 14.3 mi
Cringleford
vsNorwich
- House price
- £381,718 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 41.6 · 109.2
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
Dereham
vsNorwich
- House price
- £313,814 · £315,961
- Crime rate
- 49.8 · 109.2
- Distance
- 15.0 mi