Area Analysis Norwich, East of England

NR2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NR2 postcode area.

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Population

27,861

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,950 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR2 — age 37, 42% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £274k. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.

home £274,791 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR2 is a postcode district in Norwich, East of England, covering 730 active and 332 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NR2 (40%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (9%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes NR2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NR2 are around £274k, down 5.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NR2 at 471 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, NR2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NR2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3935
Anti-social behaviour2277
Shoplifting1994
Public order1079
Criminal damage and arson972

school Local Schools

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Hemsby Primary School

Good157 pupils
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Holt Community Primary School

Good187 pupils
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Langham Village School

Outstanding94 pupils
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Ludham Primary School and Nursery

Good103 pupils
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Northrepps Primary School

Good40 pupils
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Millfield Primary School

Good292 pupils
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Ormesby Village Infant School

Good96 pupils
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Sheringham Community Primary School

Good504 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Next
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Oxfam Books & Records
  • Adnams Cellar \& Kitchen
  • Al Madina Halal
  • + 94 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Earlham Hotel
  • 38 St Giles Boutique Bed And Breakfrast
  • Annesley House Hotel
  • Beaufort Lodge
  • Homestay Norwich
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

61 nearby
  • Alexandra Tavern
  • Arboretum
  • Be At One
  • Bedfords Bar
  • Brewdog (Biff's Kitchen)
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

169 nearby
  • Al Dente Pasta Bar And Kitchen
  • Alchemista
  • Alchemista - Preinspection Audit
  • Alive Church - Foodbank Distribution Centre & Community Cafe
  • And Eat It
  • + 164 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Golden City
  • Greggs
  • Grosvenor Fish Bar
  • Henry's Hog Roast & Carvery
  • Hi Thai
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-op Foodstore
  • Co-op Foodstore
  • Co-op Foodstore
  • Farm Foods
  • International Supermarket
  • + 5 more