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University is one of 13 wards in Norwich, home to 14,590 people in 4,125 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £260,000 over the past two years, 11% above the Norwich median. On average 26% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 101% above the Norwich average.

Ward E05012912 · 202 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
14,590residentsCensus 2021
£260kmedian sale price96 sales, 24 months
26%green within 500 mpostcode average
94%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
University in NorwichPostcodes in University highlighted; the rest of Norwich in grey
Map of Norwich with University highlighted

People and homes.

14,590 residents in 4,125 households, next to the Norwich average.

52%
aged 15–29
10%
aged 65 and over
31%
owner-occupied homes
26%
privately rented
41%
socially rented
20%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in University and Norwich.

UniversityNorwich
£120k£209k£298k£388k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£120k£209k£298k£388k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 1,029 crimes and incidents in University in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 71 per 1,000 residents, against 128 across Norwich.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Norfolk Constabulary (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in University with a published hygiene rating.

44rated food businessesin total
86%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Norwich: 88%
3rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)