The Ridgeway, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR1 4ND, NR1 4NB.
At a glance
20 property sales on The Ridgeway, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £230,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £249,305. Average sale prices rose from £208,250 in 2016 to £249,000 in 2025 (+20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Ridgeway compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Ridgeway has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £249,305 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £235,556 | 8 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on The Ridgeway
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 23 Oct 2025 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 8 Oct 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 15 Aug 2025 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 30 Jul 2025 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 24 Jan 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 9 Aug 2024 | £282,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 7 Aug 2024 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 26 Oct 2023 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 17 Oct 2023 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 1 Mar 2023 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 22 Nov 2022 | £263,356 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 15 Aug 2022 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 9 Aug 2022 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 18 May 2021 | £229,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 19 Mar 2021 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 23 Nov 2020 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 20 Apr 2017 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 11 Nov 2016 | £233,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 26 Aug 2016 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Ridgeway NR1 4NB | 29 Jul 2016 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, The Ridgeway NR1 4ND | 2 Jun 2016 | £195,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, The Ridgeway | £200,000 (Mar 2021) → £282,000 (Aug 2024) | +41% over 3 yrs |
| 42, The Ridgeway | £285,000 (Aug 2022) → £325,000 (Oct 2023) | +14% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near The Ridgeway
Crime
261 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Ridgeway in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 111 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Ridgeway 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 The Ridgeway
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease Primary Academy 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lionwood Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St William's Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Open Academy 529 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| George White Junior School 218 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sprowston Community Academy 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Salhouse station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Brundall Gardens station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Lionwood Medical Practice
30A Wellesley Avenue North, Norwich · 0.4 mi - East Norwich Medical Partnership
St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich · 0.6 mi - Thorpewood Medical Group
140 Woodside Road, Norwich · 0.8 mi - Lawson Road Surgery
Lawson Road, Norwich · 1.0 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 503 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,566 |
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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