NR1 1BJ is an active urban area located 0.5km from Thorpe Hamlet in Norwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NR1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NR1 1BJ.
146
36
£ 42,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NR1 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BJ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NR1 1BJ is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Charles Darwin Primary School
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lionwood Junior School
Notre Dame High School, Norwich
The Free School Norwich
Jane Austen College
Lakenham Primary School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Castle Service Station0.6 km
- Grape Tree1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Shaw Trust0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
- Last Pub Standing0.8 km
- Queen Of Iceni0.4 km
- The Waterfront0.6 km
- 9 Bar0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Cafe At The Castle0.9 km
- Community East0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.9 km
- Mamma Mia Italian Street Food @ Castle Social0.9 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.2 km
- Castle Take Away1.0 km
- Chifanla0.6 km
- Corner Chippy0.7 km
- Crocodiles0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Abbey Guest House0.1 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.2 km
- Tudor House0.3 km
- Riverside Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- One Stop Stores0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.2 km
- Morrison's Petrol Station0.5 km
- Morrison's Supermarket0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.2 km
- Brundall Gardens7.4 km
- Salhouse7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence