House prices in Norwich
The median price paid for a home in Norwich was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,747 sales. House prices in Norwich fell 1.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Norwich was 31% lower than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Norwich was £1,142 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Norwich had 9.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Norwich stands out
- Rents in Norwich had the 18th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+0.5%).
- In the year ending June 2025, Norwich had the 27th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −16.5 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Norwich
The median price paid in Norwich was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,747 sales, or £3,042 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £405,000 | 185 | £3,748 | +8.4% | +1.2% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £260,000 | 287 | £3,077 | +2.0% | +10.6% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £240,000 | 788 | £3,152 | +0.8% | +11.6% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £150,000 | 487 | £2,712 | −3.2% | +7.1% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | £230,000 | −1.3% | +7.0% | £3,042 | −1.7% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Norwich sold for a median £3,042 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% lower than the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Norwich has the 101st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its −1.3% change over the year is the 110th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 22nd biggest fall of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Rents in Norwich
The average private rent in Norwich was £1,142 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Norwich are 30.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Norwich has the 138th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
People moving in and out in Norwich
In the year ending June 2025, 14,266 people moved to Norwich from elsewhere in the UK and 16,688 moved away, a net loss of 2,422 (16.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Broadland 1,585
- South Norfolk 1,230
- East Suffolk 584
Most moved out to
- Broadland 2,904
- South Norfolk 2,437
- Breckland 653
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in Norwich
1,511 homes were sold in Norwich in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.03 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Norwich were 0.3% up on the year before and 30.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 19th fewest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Norwich
The police recorded 15,165 crimes in Norwich in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Norwich fell 2.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 13.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.39 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.04 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.02 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.38 |
Norwich has the 69th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Norwich
Norwich is the 64th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 64th |
| Income | 66th |
| Employment | 87th |
| Education and skills | 53rd |
| Health | 66th |
| Crime | 37th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 230th |
| Living environment | 126th |
Broadband and mobile in Norwich
89.1% of premises in Norwich can get gigabit broadband and 97.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 75.2% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 154th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.9% of premises in Norwich get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Norwich
How much does a house cost in Norwich?
The median price paid for a home in Norwich was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £405,000; semi-detached £260,000; terraced £240,000; flats £150,000.
Are house prices in Norwich going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Norwich fell 1.3%, and over five years it rose 7.0%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Norwich?
The average private rent in Norwich was £1,142 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £778; 2 bed £972; 3 bed £1,137; 4+ bed £1,578.
Is Norwich a safe place to live?
Norwich had 9.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 69th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Norwich?
75.2% of premises in Norwich can get full fibre and 89.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Broadland 6 km
- South Norfolk 15 km
- Great Yarmouth 25 km
- North Norfolk 30 km
- Breckland 35 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.