Living in Norwich
Norwich is a city in Norfolk.
Norwich is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Norwich?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Norfolk
- Region
- East of England
- Nation
- England
Norwich at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £235k (median of 4,226 sales across the built-up area)
What Norwich is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
- Cathedral
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Norwich like to live in?
Norwich is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Norwich is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Norwich known for?
Norwich is known for strong high street, walking & green space, cathedral, riverfront.
Is Norwich good for families?
Families in Norwich have 26 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Norwich is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Norwich likely to suit?
Norwich may suit people who value 26 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Norwich?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Norwich has 26 rated schools within reach.
Is Norwich a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Norwich is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Norwich?
Homes in Norwich typically sell for around £235k, which is around average for the region. Median of 4,226 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Norwich?
Norwich is a city in Norfolk, England.
See if Norwich is a good match for you
Data last updated 2026-07-23.