A complete guide to property investment in Norwich.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Norwich has a distinctive rental market, shaped by a high student presence (in the 94th percentile) and a large number of single occupier households (in the 85th percentile). Demand from younger renters is strong, with the population aged 20-30 in the 90th percentile and a private rented sector that sits in the upper range nationally. Affordability is relatively balanced, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.0 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.9%, making it more accessible than many southern cities. The sales market is liquid by regional standards, with properties spending a typical 56 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £0 (the typical achieved discount).
Median price per sq ft
£298 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.0%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.3%
Sales in past year
2,661
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Norwich, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£280,000
25% of properties below...
£210,000
75% of properties below...
£375,000
Most expensive property
£2,000,000
Live listings
1,940
Median days on market
56
Norwich’s outlook is steady, underpinned by strong rental demand and a student-driven market. While short-term capital growth has changed by -2.3%, the three-year picture is more upbeat, with capital values up by 9.5% and annualised growth at 3.1%. The steady flow of sales (annual sales at 2,661) and balanced affordability metrics suggest the market is neither overheated nor stagnant.
Investors can expect competition for well-priced homes, particularly in the rental sector, given the fast-moving nature of sales and the lack of discounts to asking prices. While Norwich may not offer the sharpest capital gains in the short run, its combination of yield, demand stability and liquidity make it a pragmatic choice for those seeking reliable income and manageable risk.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Norwich, East of England
£325,000
4 bedroom chalet for sale
Alford Grove, Sprowston, Norwich, N...
£267,500
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Plaford Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7
£650,000 - Guide Price
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Low Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfo...
£290,000 - Guide Price
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich
£245,000 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Malbrook Road, Norwich
£600,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Eaton Street, Eaton
£350,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom chalet for sale
Blackwell Avenue, Sprowston
£125,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom flat for sale
River Heights, Wherry Road, Norwich
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,550 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.