POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NR1 2PX postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 07 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £222,500Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
17 within 400mNR1 2PX links 17 transport stops within 400m and 73 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Southwell Road (BCT) at about 99m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
356 within 1200mNR1 2PX currently links 356 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 136 food and drink, 74 retail, 48 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Sun Lounge at about 99m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,491 online job adverts observedNorwich local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,991 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NR1 2PX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NR1 2PX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 20NR1 2PX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 20 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 371, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 42 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£222,500
Strong sample. Based on 16 sales · Latest sale in data: 07 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NR1 2PX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
136 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (49), cafe (46), restaurant (41).
Amenity group
Retail
74 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (46), mobile phone (14), electronics (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
48 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (32), beauty (16).
Amenity group
Grocery
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (21), supermarket (4), bakery (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
The Sun Lounge
Beauty at Hall Road, Norwich.
Food and drink
Sunny Side Up
Cafe at 118, Hall Road, Norwich.
Food and drink
Amigo’s
Fast Food at 120, Hall Road, Norwich.
Grocery
CO-OP Daily
Convenience at 110, Hall Road, Norwich.
Health
Boots
Pharmacy at Hall Road, Norwich.
Personal services
The Pavilion
Beauty at 97, Southwell Road, Norwich.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Charles Darwin Primary School
Primary option in NR1 1DJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery
Primary option in NR1 2LR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Lakenham Primary School
Primary option in NR1 2HL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NR1 2PX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NR1 2PX.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NR1 2PX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NR1 2PX.
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Ask vetted agents
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