NR1Broadland

Norwich City Centre & Broadland

Norwich City Centre & Broadland investment guide. Average gross yield 6.2%, landlord's market rental demand.

6.2%avg gross yield

£215kavg sold price (494 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.2%

+6.2% vs Broadland avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£215,000

high confidence (494 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,216

2-bed · 3-bed £1,252 · 7.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£293

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NR1

1-bed

£900

per month

8.1% yield

2-bed

£1,216

per month

7.3% yield

3-bed

£1,252

per month

6.1% yield

4-bed

£1,801

per month

5.6% yield

Ownership mix

NR1 vs UK average · 22,489 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 21% owned with mortgage (9pp lower than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

25.8%(UK 32.9%)

-7.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

21.0%(UK 29.7%)

-8.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

28.5%(UK 20.3%)

+8.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

24.7%(UK 17.1%)

+7.6pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NR1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.5%	£245,627	£1,337
Semi-detached →	6.2%	£253,677	£1,321
Detached →	4.3%	£393,637	£1,408
Flat →	9.3%	£148,250	£1,146

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About Norwich City Centre & Broadland (NR1, Broadland)

NR1 attracts property investors seeking strong gross yields of 6.2% in an established residential area with steady rental demand. The market favours landlords, offering competitive lettings and reliable occupancy rates across a range of property types.

The tenant demographic skews towards professional renters and young families, with particularly strong demand for one-bedroom properties (8.1% yield). Two and three-bedroom units also perform well, though the tenant mix indicates a preference for smaller, more affordable units in this price bracket.

Investors should note that yields decline as property size increases—four-bedroom homes yield just 5.6% despite higher absolute rents. Market saturation in larger properties and the strong performance of smaller units suggest focusing on one and two-bedroom stock for optimal returns.

Sold Price Trend - NR1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-5.3% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NR1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+48.4%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

17 mo

Flip rate

0.3%

of all sales

Recent case studies

milton close

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£161k

Sold Feb 26

£259k

16 mo+60.9%

barrett road

Semi

Bought Sept 24

£168k

Sold Jan 26

£215k

17 mo+32.4%*

Gross 28.4%

kerrison road

Terraced

Bought Apr 23

£160k

Sold Sept 24

£237k

17 mo+48.4%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - NR1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Broadland. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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