Postcode Analysis Norwich, East of England

PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE OF WALES ROAD, NR1 1BD.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British47.5%
Asian / British Asian46.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences685
Anti-social behaviour244
Shoplifting226
Public order137
Criminal damage and arson115

school Local Schools

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Charles Darwin Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.3 km
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Jane Austen College

Good1055 pupils0.6 km
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The Free School Norwich

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich

Outstanding1528 pupils0.7 km
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Magdalen Gates Primary School and Nursery

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Bignold Primary School and Nursery

Good453 pupils1.0 km
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Lionwood Junior School

Good274 pupils1.3 km
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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