Watson Grove, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR2 4LF, NR2 4LE.
At a glance
11 property sales on Watson Grove, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £156,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £137,813. Average sale prices rose from £123,208 in 2016 to £156,500 in 2026 (+27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 50% below the Norwich average of £315,857 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Watson Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NR2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £137,813 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £140,000 | 24 Mar 2017 |
Sold prices on Watson Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 4 Jun 2026 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 8 May 2026 | £158,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 24 Sep 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 46, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 26 Jul 2023 | £153,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 21 Jan 2022 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 4 Aug 2021 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 21 Sep 2018 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 24 Mar 2017 | £140,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 29, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 6 Mar 2017 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Watson Grove NR2 4LE | 29 Nov 2016 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 25 Aug 2016 | £127,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, Watson Grove NR2 4LF | 29 Mar 2016 | £137,625 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 44, Watson Grove | £147,500 (Jan 2022) → £155,000 (Jun 2026) | +5% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Watson Grove
Crime
570 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watson Grove 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 | 199 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 64 |
| Public order | 42 |
| Other theft | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watson Grove 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 Watson Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Infant School 137 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 114 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wensum Junior School 153 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Angel Road Junior School 192 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Angel Road Infant School 155 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Nurture Education Trust 39 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Jane Austen College 1,085 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Salhouse station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min walk
GP surgeries
- Prospect Medical Practice
95 Aylsham Road, Norwich · 0.5 mi - West Pottergate Med Prac
The Health Centre, Earlham Rd, Norwich · 0.5 mi - Vulnerable Adults Service
100-102 Westwick Street, Norwich · 0.6 mi - Oak Street Medical Pract.
Oak Street, Norwich · 0.6 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 1 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 63.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 954 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,618 |
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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