Cowgate, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR3 1SY, NR3 1SZ, NR3 1TG.
At a glance
18 property sales on Cowgate, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Apr 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £156,800. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Cowgate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Cowgate has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £156,800 | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Flat | 3 | £119,333 | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £185,333 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Detached | 2 | £180,250 | 19 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Cowgate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 14 Jun 2024 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 19 Apr 2024 | £208,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 10 Nov 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31A, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 4 Aug 2023 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45A, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 30 Jun 2023 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 24 Jan 2023 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 16 Jan 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 8 Nov 2022 | £191,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Cowgate NR3 1TG | 27 Oct 2021 | £142,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 91, Cowgate NR3 1TG | 8 Oct 2021 | £128,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 60, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 6 Jan 2021 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 22 Sep 2020 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Cowgate NR3 1TG | 20 Mar 2020 | £112,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 28 Feb 2020 | £195,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 38, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 18 Dec 2019 | £145,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 13 Dec 2019 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 27 Sep 2019 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 9 Aug 2019 | £50,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 56, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 23 Nov 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 8 Nov 2018 | £130,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 7 Sep 2018 | £152,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Cowgate NR3 1SZ | 15 Jun 2018 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 91, Cowgate NR3 1TG | 31 Jan 2018 | £104,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 8 Feb 2017 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Cowgate NR3 1SY | 30 Mar 2016 | £157,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 44, Cowgate | £152,000 (Sep 2018) → £208,500 (Apr 2024) | +37% over 6 yrs |
| 56, Cowgate | £165,000 (Nov 2018) → £200,000 (Nov 2023) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 91, Cowgate | £104,000 (Jan 2018) → £112,000 (Mar 2020) → £128,000 (Oct 2021) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 25, Cowgate | £110,000 (Jun 2018) → £130,500 (Nov 2018) | +19% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Cowgate
Crime
873 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cowgate in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 301 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 |
| Shoplifting | 109 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 65 |
| Public order | 63 |
| Other theft | 40 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cowgate is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Riverside properties on the River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning area
- The River Wensum from New Costessey to Thorpe Bridge at Norwich Flood alert area
- The River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning area
- The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Cowgate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Gates Primary School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Jane Austen College 1,085 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| George White Junior School 218 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Norwich School 1,112 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Angel Road Infant School 155 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Angel Road Junior School 192 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Norwich station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Salhouse station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
GP surgeries
- Castle Partnership
40 Fishergate, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Oak Street Medical Pract.
Oak Street, Norwich · 0.4 mi - Magdalen Medical Practice
Lawson Road, Norwich · 0.5 mi - Vulnerable Adults Service
100-102 Westwick Street, Norwich · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 33.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 41.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,270 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 6.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 78.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,158 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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