Norwich Apartments for Rent

Just south of the Roanoke River, the neighborhood of Norwich lies in the western part of the city of Roanoke. The community is bounded to the north and west by the river, to the east by Mountain View neighborhood, and to the south by Raleigh Court. The neighborhood was made part of the city of Roanoke in 1919, but many of the homes in the area date back to 1900, and the earliest home dates to 1825.

Its historical roots date back largely to the 1880s, when the area was an industrial powerhouse. Today, it is largely residential, with some light industrial pockets remaining near the neighborhood’s outer edges. The rows of worker houses (shot-gun style) characterize the neighborhood and reflect its mill and factory roots. This neighborhood retains its historic feel, with very little modern housing mixed in.

With an active neighborhood association, Norwich residents are working to reopen their community center in Norwich Park, which was closed due to citywide parks’ budget cuts. Norwich Park itself remains a great neighborhood asset for residents. The neighborhood is also working to expand the Roanoke River Greenway to their neighborhood, with available land along the river making a perfect setting for neighborhood trails.

Conveniently located just two miles from downtown Roanoke, Norwich residents have easy access to Roanoke’s festivals, largely centered in the downtown “event zone.” Just two of the local events held annually are the Local Colors Festival and Big Lick Blues Festival.

Norwich residents enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment downtown, including the Harrison Museum of African-American Culture, the Taubman Museum of Art, and the Virginia Museum of Transportation, which focuses on the cultural heritage of the railroad. Today, the local travel needs of Norwich and other Roanoke residents are served by Valley Metro bus system.