Smithfield Road, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR1 2HN.
At a glance
11 property sales on Smithfield Road, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £392,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £312,500. That is 24% above the Norwich average of £315,857 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Smithfield Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NR1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £312,500 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £273,500 | 20 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on Smithfield Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 17 Apr 2026 | £425,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 11 Nov 2025 | £359,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 28 Jul 2023 | £307,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 8 Nov 2021 | £327,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 30 Sep 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 20 Aug 2021 | £273,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 25 Feb 2021 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 19 Sep 2019 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 4 Jul 2019 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 1 Aug 2018 | £192,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Smithfield Road NR1 2HN | 5 Aug 2016 | £294,999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Smithfield Road | £294,999 (Aug 2016) → £370,000 (Feb 2021) → £425,000 (Apr 2026) | +44% over 10 yrs |
| 4, Smithfield Road | £192,000 (Aug 2018) → £359,000 (Nov 2025) | +87% over 7 yrs |
| 12, Smithfield Road | £260,000 (Jul 2019) → £307,000 (Jul 2023) | +18% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Smithfield Road
Crime
609 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smithfield Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 203 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 |
| Shoplifting | 107 |
| Public order | 52 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 32 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Smithfield Road is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Riverside properties on the River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning area
- The River Yare at Norwich, from Cringleford to Trowse Newton Flood alert area
- The River Yare from the A11 at Cringleford to Trowse Newton 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
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 Smithfield Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Norwich Steiner School 92 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1,613 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hewett Academy 543 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Wherry School 134 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Free School Norwich 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 428 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 0.7 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Salhouse station 5.6 mi · 1 hr 52 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lakenham Surgery
1 Ninham Street, Lakenham, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Norwich Practices Health Centre
Rouen House, Rouen Road, Norwich · 0.7 mi - St Stephens Gate Medical Partnership
55 Wessex Street, Norwich · 0.8 mi - Castle Partnership
40 Fishergate, Norwich · 1.2 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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 44.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,015 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,879 |
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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