Affordability in Norwich
Homes in Norwich cost about 6.5× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That puts it in line with the country as a whole.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Who lives in Norwich
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
42.1%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
27.2%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
34.9%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
15.3%
Children
Residents aged under 16
16.7%
Retired
Residents who are retired
30%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
33.4%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
5/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Norwich?
The median house price in Norwich is £235,000 (ONS, 2025), about 6.5× the typical full-time salary.
Where does this Norwich data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents come from ONS/VOA private-rental statistics. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
Explore Norwich
Affordability CheckerHow house prices compare to local salariesSold Price SearchSee what nearby homes actually sold forCrime CheckerRecent recorded crime by neighbourhoodSchool Catchment CheckerNearby schools, Ofsted ratings and catchmentsFlood Risk CheckerEnvironment Agency flood-risk bandsCouncil Tax LookupBand charges for the local authority