Area Guide – Norwich (NR)

Living in Norwich (NR)

Several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Norwich (NR)

Is Norwich (NR) a good place to live?

Norwich (NR) has several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Norwich (NR)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Norwich (NR)?

Air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
De La Salle College	Secondary	Not rated	0.1 mi
Jane Austen College	Secondary	Outstanding	0.2 mi
Charles Darwin Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.3 mi
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Free School Norwich	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Notre Dame High School, Norwich	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
Magdalen Gates Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Bignold Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Bignold Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Bignold Middle School	Middle deemed primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Bignold First School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Thorpe Hamlet First and Nursery School, Norwich	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
George White Junior School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St John's Catholic Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Angel Road Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Lionwood Junior School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Angel Road Infant School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Lakenham Middle School	Middle deemed primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Lakenham First School and Nursery, Norwich	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Wellesley First School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education	16 plus	Not rated	1.0 mi
Lakenham Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Nelson Infant School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Avenue First School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Avenue Junior School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Sewell Park Academy	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi
Sewell Park College	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Recreation Road Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Norwich Rail Station

Station	Distance
Norwich Rail Station	0.5 mi

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 45 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
GURNEY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP (GURNEY SURGERY)	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CITY REACH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BOOTS OPTICIAN	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
NORWICH PRACTICES HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
OAK STREET MEDICAL PRACT.	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
MATTHEW PROJECT	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
THE MATTHEW PROJECT	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CITY REACH HEALTH SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
VULNERABLE ADULTS SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
COLEMAN OPTICIANS	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CITY REACH	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WEST POTTERGATE MED PRAC	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
MAGDALEN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
LAKENHAM SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
LAWSON ROAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
LAWSON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
OLD PALACE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ADELAIDE STREET HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CGL NORFOLK	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE LIONWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
NORWICH IMPROVED ACCESS HUB	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
LIONWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
LIONWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
HMP NORWICH	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
PROSPECT MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BIRCH WARD	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP (MILE END SURGERY)	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DR CLARIDGE & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
NCHC VIRTUAL WARD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
BEECH WARD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
ALDER WARD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
NCH&C NM PRESCRIBERS	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CHILDRENS CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
THE TUCKSWOOD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WOODCOCK RD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
DR OKORO & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
EAST NORWICH MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
HELP FOR PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THORPEWOOD MEDICAL GROUP	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.3 mi