NR1 1BT is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Vedast Street, 0.4km from The Close in Norwich. Administratively it sits within Thorpe Hamlet ward and the Norwich South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NR1 1BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Norwich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (248 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NR1 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00188007 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST VEDAST STREET, NR1 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST VEDAST STREET, NR1 1BT.
336
30
£ 42,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NR1 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
76% of homes in NR1 1BT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR1 1BT. The average age is 30.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NR1 1BT are high at 248 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
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Lionwood Junior School
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Castle Service Station0.1 km
- Grape Tree0.5 km
- Macaron And More0.5 km
- Montezumas0.6 km
- + 122 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.4 km
- Lamb Inn0.6 km
- Last Pub Standing0.2 km
- The Garnet0.6 km
- Chambers Cocktail Company0.5 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
251 nearby- Bella Italia Norwich Red Lion Street0.6 km
- Cafe At The Castle0.4 km
- Community East0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Hank's Dirty Norwich @ Castle Social0.4 km
- + 246 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Abellio Greater Anglia0.4 km
- Indian Feast0.6 km
- Italian Street Food0.6 km
- Meat & Co.0.6 km
- Orford Plaice0.6 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gothic Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Abbey Guest House0.7 km
- Marlborough Guest House0.7 km
- Central Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lucky Fortune Asian Market0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- One Stop Stores0.2 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-op Foodstore0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwich0.4 km
- Brundall Gardens7.9 km
- Salhouse8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR11BT · Data under Open Government Licence