Parsonage Square Norwich
8 addresses across 1 postcode (NR2), about 40 m long. USRN 28920423.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Wensum Park (13 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Norwich Practices Health Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 838 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £210,000 | £170,000 | £249,999 |
| 2009 | 3 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £100,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £79,995 | £79,995 | £79,995 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2021 | 9 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Mar 2019 | 11 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 9 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 10 NR2 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £249,999 | |
| 21 Sep 2009 | 9 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2009 | 10 NR2 1AS | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 11 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2003 | 8 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2001 | 8 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £79,995 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 8 NR2 1AS | Terraced | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (1); 2012 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Norwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,060 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,007 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 1,800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, City Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 15, BEDFORD STREET, grade II*
- 5, BEDFORD STREET, grade II*
- GENERAL POST OFFICE MUSEUM, grade II*
- 13, BEDFORD STREET, grade II
- 17, BEDFORD STREET, grade II
- 35 AND 37, EXCHANGE STREET, grade II
- 39, EXCHANGE STREET, grade II
- 9 AND 11, BEDFORD STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 61-61A London Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 9-10 Redwell Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 16 Charing Cross: up to 6 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- Former Eastern Electricity Board Site, Duke's Wharf, Duke Street, Norwich: up to 154 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 24 and 26 Pottergate: up to 5 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Paston House, 11 - 13 Princes Street, Norwich NR3 1AZ, permissioned (250 m)
- Mary Chapman Court, Norwich NR3 3DX: up to 40 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Pottergate Car Park site, Norwich: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 8 m and 10 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR2 1AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 28 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Andrews House Norwich | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking And Security solutions | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Norwich Practices Health Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 21 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Treetops Dental Practice | 170 m |
| Hospital | Colman Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bethel Street Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 12 Gentlemans Walk Halifax | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wensum Park 13 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 15, Bedford Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 778 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 59 of them Grade I and 111 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Bedford Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| 5, Bedford Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| 19-21 Bedford Street, medieval undercroft | Scheduled monument | 30 m |
| Old Post Office Yard Behind Number 19 to Right of Carriage Arch | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| 19-21, Bedford Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Gate of Bridewell, part of No 6 St Andrew's Hill | Scheduled monument | 90 m east |
| The Dominican Friary (Blackfriars) Norwich: Becket’s Chapel, Chapter House, North Range, standing remains in the East Garth, and buried remains | Scheduled monument | 170 m north-east |
| Chapelfield Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Plantation Garden, Norwich | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heigham Grove | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Lakenham Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 310 m | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Free School Norwich | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfam Books \& Records NR2 1AR | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Dicks Bar NR2 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Exchange Street Buildings NR2 1DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Heroes Muscle & Fitness NR2 1AQ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Thai Lanna NR2 1AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Bread Source NR2 1AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| No 33 NR2 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Cote Brasserie NR2 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The Arrogant BBQ NR2 1AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| The Wallow NR2 1AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Cosmic Jo's Galactic Trading Outpost NR2 1AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The Tipsy Anchor NR2 1AG | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Cosmo Norwich NR2 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| The Whisky Shop NR2 1HZ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Turtle Bay NR2 1HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 219 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 |
| Public order | 93 |
| Drugs | 40 |
| Other theft | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (270); On or near Nightclub (138); On or near St Peters Street (97); On or near Arcade Street (76); On or near Guildhall Hill (71).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NR2 1AS: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bedford Street · Bridewell Alley · Bedford Street · St Andrews Street · London Street · London Street · Lobster Lane · London Street · London Street · Exchange Street · St John Maddermarket · St Johns Alley
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.