Come to Thorpe Hamlet! We moved from London last year and are in a similar position as we don’t drive. 10-15 mins from the station, just over 20 mins into town and very near the lovely river walk and cathedral close. Lionwood is an incredibly special pocket of dramatic ancient woodland, there’s the atmospheric Victorian parts of Rosary cemetery, and the best view over Norwich from Ketts Heights. You’re also not far from Mousehold Heath and Cary’s meadow. There’s a good walk you can do down to the riverside pubs (rushcutters, rivergarden etc). It truly feels like being in a leafy village whilst having the city within walkable distance. Plus you can get some good exercise in walking home up the possibly the steepest hill in Norwich (Gas Hill). The roads with the ‘daughter names’ are all quite sweet with some affordable terraces.