Water Lane, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR3 1DD.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Water Lane, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 22 Jul 2022. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £377,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Water Lane range from £175,000 to £1,000,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold.
House prices on Water Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Water Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £377,000 | 22 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Water Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 22 Jul 2022 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 17 Dec 2021 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 26 Nov 2021 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 1 Feb 2019 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 27 Jun 2018 | £325,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 4, Water Lane NR3 1DD | 23 Mar 2018 | £1,000,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Water Lane | £175,000 (Feb 2019) → £190,000 (Nov 2021) | +9% over 3 yrs |
| 4, Water Lane | £1,000,000 (Mar 2018) → £325,000 (Jun 2018) | -68% over under a year |
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Schools near Water Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 1,085 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.0 mi |
| Norwich School 1,112 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School 635 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Free School Norwich 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery 399 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 114 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 2–11 | 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Norwich station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Salhouse station 5.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oak Street Medical Pract.
Oak Street, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Castle Partnership
40 Fishergate, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Vulnerable Adults Service
100-102 Westwick Street, Norwich · 0.2 mi - Norwich Practices Health Centre
Rouen House, Rouen Road, Norwich · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco London Street Norwich Express · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Norwich Wales Rd Express · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - St Augustine's Gate · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Norwich · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Charing Cross Practice Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Treetops Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- 9 St Martins Palace Plain (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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+) | 83% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 83% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Norwich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Water Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 87.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 53.5% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 33.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 82.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.5% | 17.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.8% | 34.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 20.8% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 10.8% | 12% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 43.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Norwich | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 49.2% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 46.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 16.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.2% | 4.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Norwich.
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