NR1 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Prince Of Wales Road, 0.3km from Norwich: St. Andrew in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Norwich. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (347 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00173856 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1BD.
240
31
£ 42,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines NR1 1BD — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BD. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 190,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1BD are high at 347 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Primary School
Jane Austen College
The Free School Norwich
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Lionwood Junior School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Castle Service Station0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- Macaron And More0.4 km
- Montezumas0.5 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.3 km
- Lamb Inn0.5 km
- Last Pub Standing0.1 km
- The Garnet0.5 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.4 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
263 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.5 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.3 km
- Community East0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.3 km
- + 258 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.5 km
- Indian Feast0.5 km
- Italian Street Food0.5 km
- Meat & Co.0.5 km
- Orford Plaice0.5 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Abbey Guest House0.9 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.9 km
- Central Hotel0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.5 km
- Salhouse8.1 km
- Brundall Gardens8.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BD · Data under Open Government Licence